---
title: "Four Boxes"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/four-boxes-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 47515
imdb_id: "tt1144545"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "R"
---

# Four Boxes (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/four-boxes-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Four Boxes is a 2009 horror and thriller film directed with a runtime of one hour and twenty-four minutes that carries an R rating. The story follows three eBay auction business partners named Trevor, Amber, and Rob as they become increasingly obsessed with a website called fourboxes.tv, which tracks the dangerous and bizarre actions of a character they call Havoc.

The film explores themes of voyeurism, moral responsibility, and digital obsession as the characters debate whether to stop Havoc from building bombs and unleashing disasters or simply continue watching the broadcast. It delivers a suspenseful viewing experience anchored by its tight focus on the trio's psychological descent.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three eBay business partners become dangerously obsessed with a mysterious website broadcasting bizarre and violent behavior."

### Why Watch
- It presents a tense moral dilemma about whether to intervene or watch a disaster unfold.
- The runtime is a brisk one hour and twenty-four minutes.
- It explores the unsettling psychological impact of internet voyeurism.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It features disturbing themes involving bomb-making and potential disasters.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dark and thrilling with a brisk runtime of one hour and twenty-four minutes, making it suitable for horror and thriller fans.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #cyber-thriller, #obsessive-behavior, #voyeurism, #dark-web, #moral-dilemma, #creepy-broadcast, #suspense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wyatt McDill
- **Networks / Studios**: Lake Street Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Justin Kirk** as *Trevor Grainger*
- **Terryn Westbrook** as *Amber Croft*
- **Sam Rosen** as *Rob Rankrus*
- **Bain Boehlke** as *Neighbor*
- **David Tufford** as *Bill Zill*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Four Boxes?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database, though specific current streaming providers are not listed in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Four Boxes worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy horror and thriller films that explore dark internet obsessions and moral dilemmas.

### Q: What is the runtime of Four Boxes?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-four minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters in Four Boxes?
The main characters are Trevor, Amber, and Rob, who run an eBay auction business together.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Four Boxes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/47515)
- [Four Boxes (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Boxes_(film))
- [Four Boxes (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/47515-four-boxes/cast)

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