Stanley Kubrick's Boxes (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2008, Stanley Kubrick's Boxes is a documentary film directed by Jon Ronson, running about 48 minutes.

What it’s about. A few years after his death, the widow of Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) asks Jon Ronson to look through the contents of about 1,000 boxes of meticulously sorted materials Kubrick left. Ronson finds that most contain materials reflecting work Kubrick did after the release of "Barry Lyndon" in 1975, when Kubrick's film output slowed down. Ronson finds audition tapes for "Full Metal Jacket," photographs to find the right hat for "Clockwork Orange" or the right doorway for "Eyes Wide Shut" -- thousands of details that went into Kubrick's meticulous approach. Ronson believes that the boxes show "the rhythm of genius." Interviews with family, staff, and friends are included.

Who’s in it. Stanley Kubrick's Boxes stars Jon Ronson as Self, Anthony Frewin as Self, Jan Harlan as Self and Christiane Kubrick as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Stanley Kubrick's Boxes has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on WOW Presents Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stanley Kubrick's Boxes page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Stanley Kubrick's Boxes (2008)?
In US, Stanley Kubrick's Boxes is available to stream on WOW Presents Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Stanley Kubrick's Boxes worth watching?
Stanley Kubrick's Boxes holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Stanley Kubrick's Boxes?
Stanley Kubrick's Boxes stars Jon Ronson, Anthony Frewin, Jan Harlan, Christiane Kubrick and Manuel Harlan.
When was Stanley Kubrick's Boxes released?
Stanley Kubrick's Boxes was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.