Double Indemnity

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Double Indemnity

1944

1h 46m

Crime

Drama

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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

The Times (UK)

11/30/2023

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

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Chuck Bowen

Slant Magazine

05/26/2022

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

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Mary Hunt

Daily Telegraph (UK)

02/17/2022

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

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 19

4/4

Quite possibly the most perfect example of film noir to emerge from Hollywood during that genre’s reign.

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Andy Punter

InSession Film

07/08/2024

A

The joy to be found in Double Indemnity comes not from the plot, which is predictable to anyone that has seen any film noir, but in the trappings and genre elements that hang it all together.

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David Harris

Spectrum Culture

03/14/2023

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.

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Tweety K

@Birdissa 18h

Double Indemnity lives in LA right at the intersection of Beating Heart Drive and Tortured Soul Way in. This movie is an example of true Noir cinema where the characters are always so good at being bad. Noir is my favorite genre because most major characters spill their guts at least once in every scene. The dialogue alone is a masterclass example of perfect writing. Two flawed, greedy people find each other and hatch a plot to kill an unlikeable innocent victim. The deeper they dig the hole for themselves the worse they feel. That is exactly how good Noir ought to be. Double Indemnity is from a time we cannot go back to, but can revisit a little when we watch this movie.

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Christian K

@ckacar Mar 14

A classic noir that doesn't miss a beat from its performances or dialogue. The narrative structure affects the drama some is my only complaint.

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Bill B

@RT01438538 Feb 5

Early, classic film nor. Intelligent with lots of clever repartee. I couldn't find a flaw anywhere.

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simon john D

@Simonjohn Jan 16

A very good thriller. Very watchable.

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Christine N

@Vermuda Dec 30

Any movie with Ms. Barbara Stanwyck is a winner. The lady was one of the most incredible actresses we had. I see almost all of her movies and all are just great. A great lady

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Craig W.

@CJWolfe27 Dec 23

This is a fantastic movie

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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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