The Box Man
2024, Japanese. Directed by Gakuryu Ishii.
Adaptation of 1973 eponymous novel by Kōbō Abe.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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The Box Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Details
- Released
- 23 August 2024
- Original title
- 箱男
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kiyotaka Inagaki, Gakuryu Ishii
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What The Box Man is based on
The Box Man is based on The Box Man, a 1973 novel by Kōbō Abe, published by Shinchosha.
Novel · 1973
The Box Man
By Kōbō Abe
Published by Shinchosha
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The Box Man: quick answers
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How long is The Box Man?
The Box Man runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Box Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Box Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Box Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Box Man on?
The Box Man is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Box Man?
If you liked The Box Man, try Jawbone, Female Yakuza Tale, The Saint of Fort Washington.
Who directed The Box Man?
The Box Man (2024) was directed by Gakuryu Ishii and stars Masatoshi Nagase, Tadanobu Asano, Ayana Shiramoto.
What is The Box Man based on?
The Box Man is based on The Box Man, a 1973 novel by Kōbō Abe, published by Shinchosha.