Double Indemnity

Released Sep 6, 1944

1h 46m

Crime

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In this classic film noir, insurance salesman Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) gets roped into a murderous scheme when he falls for the sensual Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), who is intent on killing her husband (Tom Powers) and living off the fraudulent accidental death claim. Prompted by the late Mr. Dietrichson's daughter, Lola (Jean Heather), insurance investigator Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) looks into the case, and gradually begins to uncover the sinister truth.

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Critics Consensus

A dark, tautly constructed adaptation of James M. Cain's novel -- penned by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler -- Double Indemnity continues to set the standard for the best in Hollywood film noir.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

Arguably one of the greatest works of film noir...

Nov 30, 2023

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Chuck Bowen

Slant Magazine

Double Indemnity is a ruthless and poignant cornucopia of the details that command our lives.

May 26, 2022

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Mary Hunt

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Barbara Stanwyck Is consistently tough throughout and gives an excellent performance.

Feb 17, 2022

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David Harris

Spectrum Culture

Wilder explores the seamy underside of the American Dream in many of his films but never addresses it head on like he does in Double Indemnity.

Mar 14, 2023

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Brian Susbielles

InSession Film

Billy Wilder’s sensational noir...

Mar 8, 2023

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Zita Short

InSession Film

I can only imagine how inadequate other actresses playing femme fatales feel when they have to live up to Stanwyck’s legend.

Feb 9, 2023

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C Riley H

Barbara Stanwyck was only five foot five. And Fred MacMurray was heads taller. But when she began to act, she literally filled the screen. You want to binge watch over a weekend or maybe a whole week? Watch all of Barbara Stanwyck's movies; save the television productions for another week. You'll understand why many, myself included, still think she was film's best actress ever. Watch Stella Dallas and tell me you didn't cry. And, yeah, she was hot coming down that staircase in Dbl Indem; plenty hot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/24

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Audience Member

Saw this for a film class in college that I had to take as an elective and was not looking forward to it. Turned out to be a fantastic movie that is something everyone should watch. Fantastic movie!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/24

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Mark D

Wonderful movie. Great pace, music, lighting and dialogue. If you like Raymond Chandler, you have to watch this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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Jack V

Classic noir. Great storytelling and acting!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Jay H

Great performance by Edward G. Robinson.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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Yash B

"Double Indemnity" might be among my favorite film noir classics. I think this movie is really entertaining and very well-paced for a movie as old as it is. The story takes a variety of turns that were a delight to watch. The movie isn't necessarily about characters I wanted to root for, but did want to see what they would do next. I can see why this is a movie that has gone down as a classic as it feels timeless with its story and the morality it presents. Overall, it is a movie that kept me pretty engaged and also kept me invested in what was going to happen next, and is a lot better paced than many other older films.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/09/23

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Billy Wilder

Director

Fred MacMurray

Walter Neff

Barbara Stanwyck

Phyllis Dietrichson

Edward G. Robinson

Barton Keyes

Porter Hall

Mr. Jackson

Fortunio Bonanova

Sam Garlopis

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Double Indemnity: Official Clip - Keyes Smells a Murder

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Synopsis

In this classic film noir, insurance salesman Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) gets roped into a murderous scheme when he falls for the sensual Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck), who is intent on killing her husband (Tom Powers) and living off the fraudulent accidental death claim. Prompted by the late Mr. Dietrichson's daughter, Lola (Jean Heather), insurance investigator Barton Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) looks into the case, and gradually begins to uncover the sinister truth.

Director: Billy Wilder
Producer: Joseph Sistrom
Screenwriter: James M. Cain, Billy Wilder, Raymond Chandler
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 6, 1944, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Mono

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