Movies Like The Lunchbox: Genre and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The Lunchbox, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Lunchbox (2013) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Can you fall in love with someone you have never met?
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
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; Bharati Achrekar as Mrs. Khrishnan; Nakul Vaid as Rajeev; Yashvi Punneet Nagar as Yashvi
About The Lunchbox
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Lunchbox?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Lunchbox?
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; Bharati Achrekar as Mrs. Khrishnan; Nakul Vaid as Rajeev; Yashvi Punneet Nagar as Yashvi
Is this The Lunchbox guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



