Double Indemnity (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1944, Double Indemnity is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 107 minutes. “It's love and murder at first sight!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rich woman and a calculating insurance agent plot to kill her unsuspecting husband after he signs a double indemnity policy. Against a backdrop of distinctly Californian settings, the partners in crime plan the perfect murder to collect the insurance, which pays double if the death is accidental.
Who’s in it. Double Indemnity stars Fred MacMurray as Walter Neff, Barbara Stanwyck as Phyllis Dietrichson, Edward G. Robinson as Barton Keyes and Porter Hall as Mr. Jackson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Double Indemnity sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies 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 (1944)?
- In US, Double Indemnity is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Double Indemnity?
- Double Indemnity stars Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson, Porter Hall and Richard Gaines.
- When was Double Indemnity released?
- Double Indemnity was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.