The Box (2009)
Overview
Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world; someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.
Where to watch The Box
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Plex | Apple TV, Sky | Apple TV, Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Superfresh, ProSieben Fun, Seven Entertainment +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Italy | — | — | Apple TV |
| Sweden | — | Blockbuster | Blockbuster |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Box in 11 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Box about?
Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world; someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity. The Box is a Thriller, Science Fiction movie, released on 2009-10-29, runtime 115 minutes.
Is The Box worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Box 5.6 out of 10 from 1,972 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Box?
In the United States, The Box streams on Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Kelly
Cast
- Cameron Diaz as Norma Lewis
- James Marsden as Arthur Lewis
- Frank Langella as Arlington Steward
- James Rebhorn as Norm Cahill
- Holmes Osborne as Dick Burns
- Sam Oz Stone as Walter Lewis
- Gillian Jacobs as Dana
- Celia Weston as Lana Burns
- Lisa K. Wyatt as Rhonda Martin
- Mark S. Cartier as Martin Teague
- Kevin Robertson as Wendell Matheson
- Michele Durrett as Rebecca Matheson
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Sources
Details and the 5.6/10 rating from The Box on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.