The Little Apartment (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1959, The Little Apartment is a comedy film directed by Marco Ferreri, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Rodolfo and Petrita each live in separate quarters in dilapidated Madrid, while looking to have a little apartment (or "pisito", in Spanish dialect). Unfortunately their low salaries prevent them from acquiring one. Soon, Rodolfo's co-workers urge him to marry the old and frail Doña Martina, who is the main tenant in the apartment he boards in. According to Spanish rent-control law, he could inherit the lease from his spouse. Thus begin his misgivings and Petrita's. Written by Emilio
Who’s in it. The Little Apartment stars José Luis López Vázquez as Rodolfo, Mary Carrillo as Pedrita, Concha López Silva as Doña Martina Rodríguez and Ángel Álvarez as Sáenz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Little Apartment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Apartment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Apartment tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Apartment (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Apartment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little Apartment worth watching?
- The Little Apartment holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Apartment?
- The Little Apartment stars José Luis López Vázquez, Mary Carrillo, Concha López Silva, Ángel Álvarez and María Luisa Ponte.
- When was The Little Apartment released?
- The Little Apartment was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.