The Lunchbox (2013)
The Lunchbox is a 2013 Hindi-language drama movie directed by Ritesh Batra, with a running time of 1h 44m. It stars Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
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.
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What is The Lunchbox 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.
When was The Lunchbox released?
The Lunchbox was released on 20 September 2013.
How long is The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox runs 1h 44m.
Who made The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox was directed by Ritesh Batra.
Where can I watch The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Lunchbox
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Irrfan Khan as Saajan Fernandes
- Nimrat Kaur as Ila
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Shaikh
- Lillete Dubey as Ila's Mother
- Nasir Khan as Ila's Father
- Bharati Achrekar as Mrs. Khrishnan
- Nakul Vaid as Rajeev
- Yashvi Punneet Nagar as Yashvi
- Denzil Smith as Mr. Shroff
- Shruti Bapna as Meherunissa
- Lokesh Rai as Dukes Owner
- Vidhya Dhar as Old Man in Train
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