The Lunchbox

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 45/100
Total warning time: 24s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (7s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] A married couple is shown in bed together, implying intimacy but no explicit nudity.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [01:12:45 - 01:12:50] A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
Violence: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (8s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:30:12 - 00:30:20] A minor verbal argument between characters with no physical altercation.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (4s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:55:34 - 00:55:36] Use of mild profanity.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:20:15 - 01:20:17] Another instance of mild profanity.
The Lunchbox
Year: 2013
Certificate: U
Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 76
Votes: 50523
Gross: 4,231,500
Director: Ritesh Batra
Stars: Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Lillete Dubey
Overview: A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an older man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of The Lunchbox (2013)?
A: The Lunchbox is a romantic drama about a mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system, which connects a young housewife, Ila (Nimrat Kaur), to a lonely widower, Saajan (Irrfan Khan). Through exchanged notes in the lunchbox, they form a deep connection that changes their lives.
Q: Who are the main actors in The Lunchbox?
A: The main actors in The Lunchbox are Irrfan Khan as Saajan Fernandes, Nimrat Kaur as Ila, Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Shaikh, and Lillete Dubey as Ila's mother.
Q: Is The Lunchbox based on a true story?
A: No, The Lunchbox is not based on a true story. However, it is inspired by Mumbai's dabbawala lunchbox delivery system, which is known for its remarkable efficiency.
Q: What awards did The Lunchbox win?
A: The Lunchbox received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Critics Week Viewers Choice Award at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, the Grand Golden Rail Award, and the Best Film Award at the 2013 Asian Film Awards.
Q: Who directed The Lunchbox?
A: The Lunchbox was directed by Ritesh Batra, marking his feature film debut.