The Lunchbox
"Can You Fall In Love With Someone You Have Never Met?"
Originally released in 2013. The Lunchbox is a drama/romance film. directed by Ritesh Batra.
Starring Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (778 votes)
Budget
$3.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.2M
5.1x return
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
France
+ 3 more
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
- Budget
- $3,400,000
- Revenue
- $17,240,000
Production Companies
- DAR Motion Pictures
- Asap Films
- Sikhya Entertainment
- National Film Development Corporation of India
- Rohfilm
- Cine Mosaic
- ARTE France Cinéma
- Dharma Productions
- Nittin Keni Creations
- UTV Motion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 toge...
Who directed The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox was directed by Ritesh Batra.
How long is The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Lunchbox released?
The Lunchbox was released on September 20, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lunchbox?
The main cast of The Lunchbox includes Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Lillete Dubey, Nasirr Khan.
Is The Lunchbox worth watching?
The Lunchbox has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 778 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.