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The Lunchbox

7.420131h 44mMovieDramaRomance

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
ProducersRitesh Batra·Anurag Kashyap

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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 isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Lunchbox on Netflix?

No, The Lunchbox is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Lunchbox on Amazon Prime Video?

The Lunchbox isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Lunchbox for free?

The Lunchbox isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.