The Empty Box (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, The Empty Box is a drama film directed by Claudia Sainte-Luce, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Jazmín, a young woman living in Mexico City, is nonplussed when she receives a call informing her that her father Toussaint, an illegal Haitian immigrant, is ill. She hasn't seen him in years, and does not know why they are calling her. When she finally gets to the hospital and discovers that her father is suffering from vascular dementia, she finds herself faced with the task of caring for a man who is more a stranger than a father to her.
Who’s in it. The Empty Box stars Claudia Sainte-Luce as Jazmin, Jimmy Jean-Louis as Toussaint and Pablo Sigal as Manu.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Empty Box has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Empty Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Empty Box tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Empty Box (2017)?
- In US, The Empty Box is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Empty Box worth watching?
- The Empty Box holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Empty Box?
- The Empty Box stars Claudia Sainte-Luce, Jimmy Jean-Louis and Pablo Sigal.
- When was The Empty Box released?
- The Empty Box was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.