Twelve in a Box (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 5.5

Twelve in a Box poster

Released in 2007, Twelve in a Box is a comedy and thriller film directed by John Mckenzie, running about 93 minutes. “12 strangers must co-exist for 96 hours to collect a million each.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. At a school reunion dinner in a remote country mansion, a dozen people are offered the chance to collect a million pounds each if they can stay on the estate, cut off from the outside world, for 96 hours.

Who’s in it. Twelve in a Box stars David Burrows-Sutcliffe as Sgt Porter, Robert Cargill as Alan Hayward, Lucy Chalkley as Samantha and Gareth Clarke as Simon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Twelve in a Box has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twelve in a Box page.

If you liked it. Fans of Twelve in a Box tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Twelve in a Box (2007)?
In GB, Twelve in a Box is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Twelve in a Box worth watching?
Twelve in a Box holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Twelve in a Box?
Twelve in a Box stars David Burrows-Sutcliffe, Robert Cargill, Lucy Chalkley, Gareth Clarke and Kenneth Collard.
When was Twelve in a Box released?
Twelve in a Box was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.