The Lunchbox
“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.
Where to watch The Lunchbox in India
Can I watch The Lunchbox in India? Yes — you can stream The Lunchbox in India on JioHotstar.
JioHotstarClick a service to open The Lunchbox there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is The Lunchbox streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | MUBI, Reserva Imovision, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Reserva Imovision |
| Japan | MUBI | — |
| South Korea | Watcha, MUBI | wavve |
About The Lunchbox
The Lunchbox is a 2013 Hindi-language drama and romance film directed by Ritesh Batra. The cast is led by Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, Nawazuddin Siddiqui. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 900 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on JioHotstar.
The Lunchbox was produced by DAR Motion Pictures, A.S.A.P. Films, and Sikhya Entertainment and made in France and Germany. It was released on September 20, 2013, and carries a U certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ritesh Batra
- Writers
- Ritesh Batra
- Release date
- September 20, 2013
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- DAR Motion Pictures, A.S.A.P. Films, Sikhya Entertainment
The Lunchbox cast & crew
The Lunchbox was directed by Ritesh Batra and written by Ritesh Batra.
The cast features Irrfan Khan as Saajan Fernandes, Nimrat Kaur as Ila, Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Shaikh, Lillete Dubey as Ila's Mother, Nasir Khan as Ila's Father, and Bharati Achrekar as Mrs. Khrishnan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Richter, cinematography is by Michael Simmonds, and it was produced by Lydia Dean Pilcher and Irrfan Khan.
Is The Lunchbox worth watching?
The Lunchbox holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 862 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Lunchbox is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Lunchbox
In India, you can stream The Lunchbox on JioHotstar. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Lunchbox
Irrfan Khan
Saajan Fernandes
Nimrat Kaur
Ila
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Shaikh
Lillete Dubey
Ila's Mother
Nasir Khan
Ila's Father
Bharati Achrekar
Mrs. Khrishnan
Nakul Vaid
Rajeev
Yashvi Punneet Nagar
Yashvi
Denzil Smith
Mr. Shroff
Shruti Bapna
Meherunissa
Lokesh Rai
Dukes Owner
Vidhya Dhar
Old Man in Train
The Lunchbox — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Lunchbox in India?
The Lunchbox is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
▸Where can I watch The Lunchbox in the US?
The Lunchbox isn't on subscription streaming in the US, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Lunchbox in the UK?
In the UK, The Lunchbox is streaming on Curzon Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.
▸Is The Lunchbox on JioHotstar?
Yes — The Lunchbox is currently available on JioHotstar in India.
▸What language is The Lunchbox in?
The Lunchbox is originally in Hindi, with audio tracks including English, Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Lunchbox?
The Lunchbox runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is The Lunchbox rated?
The Lunchbox is rated U. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 862 ratings.
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