Double Indemnity (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1973, Double Indemnity is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Jack Smight, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A scheming wife lures an insurance investigator into helping murder her husband and then declare it an accident. The investigator's boss, not knowing his man is involved in it, suspects murder and sets out to prove it.
Who’s in it. Double Indemnity stars Richard Crenna as Walter Neff, Lee J. Cobb as Barton Keyes, Samantha Eggar as Phyllis Dietrickson and Robert Webber as Edward Norton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Double Indemnity has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Indemnity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Double Indemnity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Indemnity (1973)?
- In GB, Double Indemnity is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Double Indemnity worth watching?
- Double Indemnity holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Double Indemnity?
- Double Indemnity stars Richard Crenna, Lee J. Cobb, Samantha Eggar, Robert Webber and Arch Johnson.
- When was Double Indemnity released?
- Double Indemnity was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.