DRAMA . 2003 . 1h 39m . 3.8/10

The Box_

An ex-con tries to go straight but also wants to get back money he's owed for the job that put him in prison. He meets a waitress who's also seen her share of trouble and they start up a tenuous relationship. Then there's a murder and things get complicated. It's noir so the plot isn't the main focus but the mood of the film is consistent and properly downbeat. The characters can't seem to shake the fate that hangs over them.

Starring James Russo, Theresa Russell, Brad Dourif

3.8/10

Rating

1h 39m

Runtime

2003

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

The Box poster

An ex-con tries to go straight but also wants to get back money he's owed for the job that put him in prison. He meets a waitress who's also seen her share of trouble and they start up a tenuous relationship. Then there's a murder and things get complicated. It's noir so the plot isn't the main focus but the mood of the film is consistent and properly downbeat. The characters can't seem to shake the fate that hangs over them.

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Cast

James Russo stars as Frank Miles in The Box.

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Year context

The Box was released 23 years ago in 2003.

Overview

An ex-con tries to go straight but also wants to get back money he's owed for the job that put him in prison. He meets a waitress who's also seen her share o...

The Box is a Drama, Action, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

CAST (17)

James Russo

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Brad Dourif

Mark Parra

Mark Parra

Steve

Steve Railsback

Steve Railsback

Jon Polito

Michael Dickerson

Michael Rooker

Detective Stafford

John Snyder

Detective Miller

Lee Weaver

Lucille M. Oliver

Lucille M. Oliver

Rita

Andrée Bernard

Andrée Bernard

The Box (voice)

Meadow Williams

Meadow Williams

Carlos Lauchu

Nils Allen Stewart

Nils Allen Stewart

BM

Ben Maccabee

Prison Guard

SK

Stephane Kay

Olivier

BOX OFFICE

$1.0M

Budget

DETAILS

Release

May 15, 2003

Status

Released

Runtime

99 min (1h 39m)

Rating

3.8/10 (8 votes)

Budget

$1,000,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Box about?

An ex-con tries to go straight but also wants to get back money he's owed for the job that put him in prison. He meets a waitress who's also seen her share of trouble and they start up a tenuous relationship. Then there's a murder and things get complicated. It's noir so the plot isn't the main focus but the mood of the film is consistent and properly downbeat. The characters can't seem to shake the fate that hangs over them.

How long is The Box?

The Box has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).

Who stars in The Box?

The cast of The Box includes James Russo, Theresa Russell, Brad Dourif, Mark Parra, Steve Railsback.

What is the rating of The Box?

The Box has a rating of 3.8 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Drama Action Thriller Romance