The Box Man(2024)
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Adaptation of 1973 eponymous novel by Kōbō Abe.
The Box Man Synopsis
A photographer becomes intrigued by a mysterious man who has chosen to filter his experience of the world through a cardboard box placed over his head.
The Box Man (2024) is a drama film directed by Gakuryu Ishii, released on August 23, 2024 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Masatoshi Nagase, Tadanobu Asano, Ayana Shiramoto and Koichi Sato. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Gakuryu Ishii
- Writers:
- Gakuryu Ishii, Kiyotaka Inagaki, Kōbō Abe
- Producers:
- Keisuke Konishi, Tomohiko Seki
- Cinematographer:
- Hideho Urata
- Composer:
- Katsumoto Michiaki
- Production:
- Happinet Phantom Studios, Cogitoworks
- Status:
- Released
The Box Man (2024) Trailer
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The Box Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masatoshi Nagase
as "Myself"
Tadanobu Asano
as Fake Doctor
Ayana Shiramoto
as Yoko
Koichi Sato
as General
Yuko Nakamura
as Detective
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
as Badge-wearing Beggar
Yohta Kawase
Key crew
Directed by Gakuryu Ishii, written by Gakuryu Ishii, Kiyotaka Inagaki and Kōbō Abe, produced by Keisuke Konishi and Tomohiko Seki.
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The Box Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Box Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Box Man online?
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The Box Man (2024) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Box Man?
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The main cast of The Box Man (2024) includes Masatoshi Nagase, Tadanobu Asano, Ayana Shiramoto, Koichi Sato and Yuko Nakamura. The film was directed by Gakuryu Ishii. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Box Man released?
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The Box Man was released on August 23, 2024 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Box Man worth watching?
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The Box Man (2024) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Box Man?
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Yes. The official The Box Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.