The Box

2007Movie1 h 27 minR

40
WeakGoodWatch score
40
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

A disgraced former LAPD detective leads a home invasion in search of millions in stolen money. The plan goes awry and homicide detectives seeking answers interrogate the only survivors; a thief and a victim.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
AJ Kparr
Written by
AJ Kparr

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Facts

January 1, 2007 · 1 h 27 min · R

Released
January 1, 2007
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million

Tropes

Briefcase Full of Money, Brainwashed, Hollywood Healing +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Box worth watching?"

Questions about The Box

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Box worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 4.5).

Will I feel good after watching The Box?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Box use?

Briefcase Full of MoneyBrainwashedHollywood HealingRed Right HandUnconfessed UnemploymentGender FlipKarma HoudiniSadistic ChoiceKubrick StareAlien Fair FolkBlack-and-White MoralityString Theoryand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Briefcase Full of Money, Brainwashed, and Hollywood Healing.