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The Box Man

6.820242h 1mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorGakuryu Ishii
WritersKiyotaka Inagaki·Gakuryu Ishii
ProducersTomohiko Seki·Keisuke Konishi

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Cast · Directed by Gakuryu Ishii

MN
Masatoshi Nagase
"Myself"
TATadanobu Asano
Tadanobu Asano
Fake Doctor
ASAyana Shiramoto
Ayana Shiramoto
Yoko
KSKoichi Sato
Koichi Sato
General
YNYuko Nakamura
Yuko Nakamura
Detective
KSKiyohiko Shibukawa
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Badge-wearing Beggar
YKYohta Kawase
Yohta Kawase

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The Box Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Box Man?

The Box Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Midnight Pulp in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Box Man on Netflix?

No, The Box Man is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Box Man on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Box Man is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

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The Box Man is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.