The Lunchbox
2013, Hindi. Directed by Ritesh Batra.
Can you fall in love with someone you have never met?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Where to watch The Lunchbox
The Lunchbox isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Details
- Released
- 20 September 2013
- Country
- France, Germany, India, United States of America
- Written by
- Ritesh Batra
- Budget
- $3.4M
- Box office
- $17M
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The Lunchbox: quick answers
Is The Lunchbox worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 861 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Lunchbox have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lunchbox. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lunchbox parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lunchbox is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Lunchbox on?
The Lunchbox isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lunchbox?
If you liked The Lunchbox, try Ustad Hotel, Monsoon Wedding, Eat Drink Man Woman.
Who directed The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox (2013) was directed by Ritesh Batra and stars Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui.