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The Wrong Box is a 1966 British black comedy directed and produced by Bryan Forbes. Its screenplay by Larry Gelbart and Burt Shevelove adapts the 1889 novel by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne, using a Victorian-era tontine dispute as the basis for a chain of mistaken identities, competing heirs, and darkly comic complications. The ensemble cast includes John Mills, Ralph Richardson, Michael Caine, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, and Peter Sellers.
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How good is The Wrong Box?
The Wrong Box scores 6.76/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Black Comedy category. Cult British farce with beloved comic cast; critics generally see it as charming but minor and uneven.
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See our alternatives page for The Wrong Box for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Fargo (1996), Brazil (1985), Fargo (TV series).
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Is The Wrong Box worth it in 2026?
With a score of 6.76/10, The Wrong Box is a solid option in Black Comedy. See all Black Comedy ranked.
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