The Box
1969, English. Directed by Marvin Starkman.
A man buys a television set in Marvin Starkman’s short black-and-white film. Photographed by John Cazale during an overnight shoot in actor Michael Lombard’s apartment, The Box turns a simple domestic purchase into the basis for a compact 16mm study of object, space, and routine.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Box
The Box isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1969.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1969
- Written by
- Marvin Starkman, Bob Feinberg
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Box
Champagne Problems
2025 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Jodorowsky's Dune
2013 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Rock-a-Bye Baby
1958 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Samsara
2011 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Our Wife
1931 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hooper
1978 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Nightfall
1956 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
People Like Us
2012 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cameraperson
2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Champion
1915 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Box: quick answers
Is The Box worth watching?
The Box doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Box?
The Box runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
Does The Box have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Box. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Box parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Box is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Box on?
The Box isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1969. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Box?
If you liked The Box, try Champagne Problems, Jodorowsky's Dune, Rock-a-Bye Baby.
Who directed The Box?
The Box (1969) was directed by Marvin Starkman and stars Michael Lombard, Nance R. Kass, Mike Baker.