The Mysterious Box (1903): cast, story & where to watch
1903 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1903, The Mysterious Box is a fantasy film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 2 minutes.
What it’s about. As scene as pleasing as incomprehensible. A juggler summons two chairs, which come to the stage jumping and twirling around. Across the back of these chairs the operator places a sheet of glass on which he lays a box about four inches high. He then takes a table cover, with his servant's help, rolls it up and from the centre emerges a lady, beautifully dressed. At the juggler's order she jumps in the box, in which she completely disappears.
Who’s in it. The Mysterious Box stars Georges Méliès.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Mysterious Box has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mysterious Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mysterious Box tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mysterious Box (1903)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mysterious Box change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mysterious Box worth watching?
- The Mysterious Box holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mysterious Box?
- The Mysterious Box stars Georges Méliès.
- When was The Mysterious Box released?
- The Mysterious Box was released in 1903, with a runtime of about 2 minutes.