The Apartment (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, The Apartment is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Gilles Mimouni, running about 116 minutes. “A place where passion and destiny meet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Max is a former playboy who has decided to settle down by marrying his current love, Muriel. However, when Max catches a glimpse of the great lost love of his life, he becomes obsessed with rekindling their relationship.
Who’s in it. The Apartment stars Romane Bohringer as Alice, Vincent Cassel as Max, Monica Bellucci as Lisa and Sandrine Kiberlain as Muriel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Apartment has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Apartment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Apartment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Apartment (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Apartment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Apartment worth watching?
- The Apartment holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Apartment?
- The Apartment stars Romane Bohringer, Vincent Cassel, Monica Bellucci, Sandrine Kiberlain and Olivier Granier.
- When was The Apartment released?
- The Apartment was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.