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The Box (2009): movie guide
The Box (2009) is a Thriller, Science Fiction running about 115 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.6/10 from 1,974 votes. Notable cast includes Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, James Rebhorn. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2009-10-29
- Runtime: 115 min
- TMDB: 5.6/10
- Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2009-10-29
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What is The Box about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Box features Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, James Rebhorn, Holmes Osborne, Sam Oz Stone. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2009-10-29. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 5.6/10 (1,974 votes). Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Box on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse The Box, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Box?
- The Box is listed as Thriller, Science Fiction on TMDB.
- How long is The Box?
- The Box runs about 115 minutes.
- Who stars in The Box?
- Cast highlights include Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, James Rebhorn, Holmes Osborne, Sam Oz Stone.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Box?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Box?
