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Double Indemnity (1944): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Double Indemnity is a 1944 drama thriller directed by Billy Wilder, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson and Fred MacMurray. It is based on Double Indemnity by James M. Cain. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $21,026 worldwide. It was nominated for 7 Oscars. Critics gave it 95 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$21K
award nominations
7
Metascore
95
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Double Indemnity (1944) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Billy Wilder
Genres
Drama , Mystery , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Double Indemnity About?

The premise of Double Indemnity without spoilers, adapted from Double Indemnity by James M. Cain.

Insurance agent Walter Neff is lured into a dangerous scheme by the alluring Phyllis Dietrichson, and together they plot what they believe will be the perfect murder. Their complex plan is fueled by desire and deceit, but as they carry it out, their obsession deepens and unforeseen complications arise. Suspicion mounts, threatening to expose their carefully constructed web of lies and forcing them to confront the consequences of their actions.

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Cast & crew

Double Indemnity Cast

Barbara Stanwyck leads the cast, with Edward G. Robinson and Fred MacMurray. Directed by Billy Wilder; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Billy Wilder

More films directed by Billy Wilder, best-rated first: Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, Sunset Boulevard and Stalag 17.

Full filmography
Ratings

Double Indemnity Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Double Indemnity 95 on Metacritic.

Box office

Double Indemnity Box Office

Double Indemnity grossed $21,026 worldwide.

1944 box office

Worldwide gross

$21K

International
$14.9K
Awards

Double Indemnity Awards & Nominations

Double Indemnity was nominated for 7 Oscars.

7 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

Double Indemnity Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.

Trailer
  • Clip Billy Wilder: Alternate Ending For DOUBLE INDEMNITY
  • Clip The Truth Comes Out
  • Clip Walter Neff Flirts with Phyllis Dietrichson | Double Indemnity (1944) | TCM
Cars

Cars in Double Indemnity

13 cars on screen, including the 1937 LaSalle Touring Sedan and the 1938 Dodge Business Coupe.

All 13 cars
  • 1937 LaSalle Touring Sedan in Double Indemnity 1937 LaSalle Touring Sedan Main role
  • 1938 Dodge Business Coupe in Double Indemnity 1938 Dodge Business Coupe Important role
  • unknown in Double Indemnity unknown Minor role
  • 1937 Chevrolet Master in Double Indemnity 1937 Chevrolet Master Background role
Details

Double Indemnity Also Known As

36 alternative titles, including “Κολασμένη Αγάπη” and “Pacto de sangre”.

Also known as
  • Κολασμένη Αγάπη
  • Pacto de sangre
  • Verzekering op de dood
  • Dvostruka obmana
  • Shinya no kokuhaku
  • 이중 배상
  • Bloedgeld
  • 双重保险
  • 双重生活
  • 双倍赔偿
  • Assurance sur la mort
  • Podwójne ubezpieczenie
+24 more
  • Perdición
  • Frau ohne Gewissen
  • La fiamma del peccato
  • Двойная страховка
  • 双重赔偿
  • Pagos a Dobrar
  • Çifte Tazminat
  • Διπλή ταυτότητα
  • Gyilkos vagyok
  • Двойна застраховка
  • Kvinden uden samvittighed
  • Pojistka smrti
  • ביטוח חיים כפול
  • Kvinna utan samvete
  • Pacto de Sangue
  • Nainen ilman omaatuntoa
  • 雙重保險
  • Подвійна страховка
  • Poistka smrti
  • 深夜の告白
  • Asigurare de moarte
  • Dviguba kompensacija
  • Perdició
  • غرامت مضاعف

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FAQ

Double Indemnity FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Double Indemnity, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Double Indemnity?

Double Indemnity runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Double Indemnity released?

Double Indemnity was released on July 6, 1944.

Who directed Double Indemnity?

Double Indemnity was directed by Billy Wilder.

More films by Billy Wilder

Who is in the cast of Double Indemnity?

Double Indemnity stars Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson and Fred MacMurray, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Double Indemnity make at the box office?

Double Indemnity grossed $21,026 worldwide.

How is Double Indemnity rated?

Double Indemnity has 95 on Metacritic and 81% on TMDB.

Is Double Indemnity based on a book?

Yes. Double Indemnity is adapted from Double Indemnity by James M. Cain.

Was Double Indemnity nominated for any awards?

Double Indemnity received 7 nominations across 1 ceremony.

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