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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Jake Casper, an ordinary high school student, finds a powerful, extraordinary box in the attic of his Grandpa's antique store. He must learn the purpose of the box, the power within it, and overcome all obstacles in his way before it is too late.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 38GoodWatch 58
IMDb3.8
Running time
1 h 30 min
Shorter than most dramas, −19 min on the typical 109
typical 10990Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 8 countries, rent or buy in 10 more
Released
2015
November 1, 2015
11 years ago
Genre
DramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- GUnited States
Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism
and 5 more42 people
- MBMitchell BiggsDavid
- Gary BosekPizza Guy
- SBStephan BrownThug
- Tiffany BurnsMaggie
- PLPatricia Lynne CarltonSarah
- LHLuke HodgsonJake Casper
- AJAnthony J. WilliamsRichie
- TWTanya WoodSocial Worker
- RKRyan-Iver KlannPastor Mike
- MOMelissa O'BrienConnie
- JPJosiah PagePaco
- ABAneesa BerryerSelf
- Patricia Lynne CissellWoman with Jesus and Simon
- DDDennis Doyle Jr.Hospital Administrator
- Christy EdwardsNurse
- NFNicholas FakarosJake's Grandpa
- Donna FrazierNurse 2
- AHAlyssa HarbaughAnna
- BJByron JamezPrincipal
- Tim KaiserDoctor
- KKKristina KaylenNurse
- BKBryce KerelukDoctor
- AGAngela G. KingPaco's Mom
- SMShirley Moon KoebbeCrazy Hospital Patient
Directing · 3
- Gary Bosko Director
- Chase Murphy First Assistant Director
- Vickie Lynn Smith Second Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- Janie Smith Writer, Producer
Production · 3
- Brian Chambers Executive Producer
- Dan McBride Producer
- Bob Smith Producer
Editing · 1
- Gary Bosek Editor
Sound · 2
- Delisha Thomas Music
- Eric Smash Johnson Music
Art · 2
- Stephanie Steadman Props
- Sarah Johnson Props
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Lexi Basinger Makeup Artist
Visual Effects · 1
- Megan Sack Visual Effects
Other crew · 1
- Jeff McHale Cinematography
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