The Box
- Thriller
- Science Fiction
Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world; someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.
The Box is a 2009 sci-fi thriller that explores a chilling moral dilemma when a suburban couple receives a mysterious wooden box offering $1 million—but only if they're willing to cause a stranger's death. Directed by Richard Kelly, the film stars Cameron Diaz and James Marsden as Norma and Arthur Lewis, who must grapple with an impossible choice within 24 hours.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Cameron DiazNorma Lewis
James MarsdenArthur Lewis
Frank LangellaArlington Steward
James RebhornNorm Cahill
Holmes OsborneDick Burns
Sam Oz StoneWalter Lewis
Gillian JacobsDana
Celia WestonLana Burns
Lisa K. WyattRhonda Martin
Mark S. CartierMartin Teague- Kevin RobertsonWendell Matheson
- Michele DurrettRebecca Matheson
Ian KahnVick Brenner
John MagaroCharles
Ryan WoodleJeffrey Carnes
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Is The Box available to watch now?
Yes, The Box has been released and is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase through digital retailers. Availability varies by region and service.
What is the main premise of The Box?
A mysterious stranger gives a couple a wooden box that promises $1 million if they press a button—but pressing it will cause the death of someone unknown to them. They have 24 hours to decide.
Who directed The Box?
The film was directed by Richard Kelly, known for his work on the cult film Donnie Darko.
When was The Box originally released?
The Box premiered on October 29, 2009.
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