The Box (2009)
You are the experiment.
Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world; someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.
Cast
- Cameron Diaz - Norma Lewis
- James Marsden - Arthur Lewis
- Frank Langella - Arlington Steward
- James Rebhorn - Norm Cahill
- Holmes Osborne - Dick Burns
- Sam Oz Stone - Walter Lewis
- Gillian Jacobs - Dana
- Celia Weston - Lana Burns
- Lisa K. Wyatt - Rhonda Martin
- Mark S. Cartier - Martin Teague
Screenplay
- Richard Kelly (Screenplay)
- Richard Matheson (Original Story)
Themes
Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Genetically Engineered Humanity and Test, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Mind Control and Brain Implants, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils
Keywords
research, husband wife relationship, experiment, sacrifice, library, nasa, homicide, 1970s, paranoia, stalker, decision, money, conspiracy, wedding, scientist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Box about?
- Norma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a simple wooden box as a gift, which bears fatal and irrevocable consequences. A mysterious stranger delivers the message that the box promises to bestow upon its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world; someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the cross-hairs of a startling moral dilemma and must face the true nature of their humanity.
- Who directed The Box?
- The Box was directed by Richard Kelly.
- Who stars in The Box?
- The Box stars Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, James Rebhorn, Holmes Osborne, Sam Oz Stone.
- How long is The Box?
- The Box has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is The Box?
- The Box is a Thriller, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of The Box?
- The Box had a budget of $30M.
- How much did The Box gross?
- The Box grossed $33M worldwide.
- Where was The Box produced?
- The Box was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Box?
- The themes of The Box include: Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Genetically Engineered Humanity and Test, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Mind Control and Brain Implants, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils.