The Lunchbox (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2013, The Lunchbox is a drama and romance film directed by Ritesh Batra, running about 104 minutes. “Can You Fall In Love With Someone You Have Never Met?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Lunchbox stars Irrfan Khan as Saajan Fernandes, Nimrat Kaur as Ila, Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Shaikh and Lillete Dubey as Ila's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Lunchbox has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lunchbox page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lunchbox tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lunchbox (2013)?
- In US, The Lunchbox is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lunchbox worth watching?
- The Lunchbox holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lunchbox?
- The Lunchbox stars Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Lillete Dubey and Nakul Vaid.
- When was The Lunchbox released?
- The Lunchbox was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.