The Box Man (2025): Cast & Box Office
The Box Man is a 2025 drama directed by Gakuryû Ishii, starring Masatoshi Nagase as Myself, Tadanobu Asano and Kiyohiko Shibukawa. It is based on The Box Man by Kōbō Abe and E. Dale Saunders. It runs 2 hours and earned $695 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Gakuryû Ishii
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Happinet Phantom Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Box Man About?
The premise of The Box Man without spoilers, adapted from The Box Man by Kōbō Abe and E. Dale Saunders.
A man wearing a cardboard box over his head roams Tokyo’s streets, viewing the city through a tiny peephole and recording everything he observes in a notebook. The photographer known as Myself becomes fascinated, attempts to emulate the box man, but encounters numerous obstacles as he tries to adopt the same anonymous, observational existence.
The Box Man Cast & Characters
Masatoshi Nagase leads the cast as Myself, with Tadanobu Asano as Fake Doctor and Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Badge-wearing Beggar. Directed by Gakuryû Ishii; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gakuryû Ishii
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Masatoshi Nagase as Myself -
Tadanobu Asano as Fake Doctor -
Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Badge-wearing Beggar - Yuko Nakamura as Detective
Also Starring in The Box Man
· 2 more- Kôichi Satô General
- Ayana Shiramoto Yoko
The Box Man Box Office
The Box Man grossed $695 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$695
- International
- $695
The Box Man Also Known As
Also known as “Hako Otoko”.
- Also known as
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- Hako Otoko
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The Box Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of The Box Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Box Man?
The Box Man runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Box Man released?
The Box Man was released on August 19, 2025.
Who directed The Box Man?
The Box Man was directed by Gakuryû Ishii.
Who is in the cast of The Box Man?
The Box Man stars Masatoshi Nagase as Myself, Tadanobu Asano as Fake Doctor and Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Badge-wearing Beggar, among 6 credited actors.
How much did The Box Man make at the box office?
The Box Man grossed $695 worldwide.
Is The Box Man based on a book?
Yes. The Box Man is adapted from The Box Man by Kōbō Abe and E. Dale Saunders.
Does The Box Man have a post-credit scene?
No. The Box Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Box Man in?
The original language of The Box Man is Japanese.
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