The Box(2021)
La caja
The Box Synopsis
A young boy on a mission to collect what he believes to be his father’s remains gets sucked into the underbelly of the migrant industry in Mexico.
The Box (2021) is a drama film directed by Lorenzo Vigas, released on September 6, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Hernán Mendoza, Hatzín Oscar Navarrete, Elián Gonzalez and Dulce Alexa Alfaro. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Lorenzo Vigas
- Writers:
- Lorenzo Vigas, Paula Markovitch
- Producers:
- Lorenzo Vigas, Michel Franco, Jorge Hernández Aldana
- Cinematographer:
- Sergio Armstrong
- Production:
- Ivanhoe Pictures, TEOREMA, Eficine, FIDECINE, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
- Status:
- Released
The Box (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Box before you stream it.
The Box Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hernán Mendoza
- Hatzín Oscar Navarrete
Hatzín Oscar Navarrete
- Elián Gonzalez
Elián Gonzalez
- Dulce Alexa Alfaro
Dulce Alexa Alfaro
- Cristina Zulueta
Cristina Zulueta
- Graciela Beltrán
Graciela Beltrán
- Alicia Laguna
Alicia Laguna
- Jesús Orquíz
Jesús Orquíz
- Valeria Alcocer
Valeria Alcocer
- Edward Coward
Edward Coward
Carlos Balderrama
- Antonio Ramos
Antonio Ramos
Key crew
Directed by Lorenzo Vigas, written by Lorenzo Vigas and Paula Markovitch, produced by Lorenzo Vigas, Michel Franco and Jorge Hernández Aldana.
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The Box Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Box – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Box online?
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The Box (2021) is available to stream on MUBI. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Box?
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The main cast of The Box (2021) includes Hernán Mendoza, Hatzín Oscar Navarrete, Elián Gonzalez, Dulce Alexa Alfaro and Cristina Zulueta. The film was directed by Lorenzo Vigas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Box released?
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The Box was released on September 6, 2021 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Box worth watching?
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The Box (2021) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 25 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?
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Yes. The official The Box trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.