Lunch Box (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2004, Lunch Box is a drama and romance film directed by Shinji Imaoka, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of Aiko, a 35-year-old mute woman who works in a bowling alley, and her brief romance with Yoshioka, a younger man who works as a postal carrier. The two meet when Aiko accidentally knocks Yoshioka off his bicycle, and they have a sexual encounter soon after. Aiko begins preparing lunchboxes and giving them to Yoshioka at his workplace as a way of expressing affection, which she cannot do verbally.
Who’s in it. Lunch Box stars Yumika Hayashi as Fukui Aiko, Mutsuo Yoshioka as Kawada Yoshio, Lemon Hanazawa as Kato Ikumi and Kiyomi Itō as Chiba Keiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Lunch 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 Lunch Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lunch Box tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lunch Box (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lunch Box change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lunch Box worth watching?
- Lunch Box holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lunch Box?
- Lunch Box stars Yumika Hayashi, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Lemon Hanazawa, Kiyomi Itō and Yohta Kawase.
- When was Lunch Box released?
- Lunch Box was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.