The Lunchbox (2013)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 2013, The Lunchbox is a drama and romance movie. It is directed by Ritesh Batra. The cast includes Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Irrfan Khan. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system (Mumbai's Dabbawallahs) connects a young housewife to a stranger in the dusk of his life. They build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. Gradually, this fantasy threatens to overwhelm their reality.
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Cast & crew
- Ritesh BatraDirector
- Nimrat Kauras Ila
- Nawazuddin Siddiquias Shaikh
- Irrfan Khanas Saajan Fernandes
- Lillete Dubeyas Ila's Mother
- Nasirr Khanas Ila's Father
- Bharati Achrekaras Mrs. Khrishnan
- Nakul Vaidas Rajeev
- Yashvi Punneet Nagaras Yashvi
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Questions about The Lunchbox
- What genre is The Lunchbox?
- The Lunchbox is categorised as Drama, Romance.
- Who stars in The Lunchbox?
- Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Irrfan Khan, Lillete Dubey, Nasirr Khan appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Lunchbox?
- Ritesh Batra directed The Lunchbox.
- How long is The Lunchbox?
- The Lunchbox runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is The Lunchbox worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Lunchbox?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
