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TMDB20091h 55mThriller / Science Fiction

The Box

You are the experiment.

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.

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The Box at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length ยท 1h 55m

At 1h 55m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller ยท Science Fiction

TMDB files it under thriller and science fiction.

US availability

1 subscription ยท 5 to rent ยท 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Howdy Amazon Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 1,957 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Box tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 55m.
  • It is included with Howdy Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Box

Is The Box scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Box for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller and science fiction film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Box in the US?
The Box streams on Howdy Amazon Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Box?
The Box runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Is The Box suitable for kids?
The Box is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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