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The Lunchbox

7.420131h 44mUMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorRitesh Batra
WriterRitesh Batra
ProducersLydia Dean Pilcher·Irrfan Khan

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Cast · Directed by Ritesh Batra

IKIrrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan
Saajan Fernandes
NKNimrat Kaur
Nimrat Kaur
Ila
NSNawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Shaikh
LDLillete Dubey
Lillete Dubey
Ila's Mother
NKNasir Khan
Nasir Khan
Ila's Father
BABharati Achrekar
Bharati Achrekar
Mrs. Khrishnan
NV
Nakul Vaid
Rajeev
YN
Yashvi Punneet Nagar
Yashvi
DSDenzil Smith
Denzil Smith
Mr. Shroff
SB
Shruti Bapna
Meherunissa
LR
Lokesh Rai
Dukes Owner
VD
Vidhya Dhar
Old Man in Train

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The Lunchbox — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lunchbox?

The Lunchbox is streaming on JioHotstar in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Lunchbox on Netflix?

No, The Lunchbox is not on Netflix in India as of November 2026. It's currently on JioHotstar.

Is The Lunchbox on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Lunchbox isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on JioHotstar instead.

Where can I watch The Lunchbox for free?

The Lunchbox is available to stream free (with ads) on JioHotstar in India.