The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
A lifetime of loneliness...Or one day of love
Tod Lubitch is born with a deficient immune system. As such, he must spend the rest of his life in a completely sterile environment. His room is completely hermetically sealed against bacteria and virus, his food is specially prepared, and his only human contact comes in the form of gloved hands. The movie follows his life into a teenager.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
- Genres: TV Movie, Drama
- Release Date: 1976-11-12
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Rating: 5.7/10 (109 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Spelling-Goldberg Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.5651
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
John Travolta
as Tod Lubitch
Glynnis O'Connor
as Gina Biggs
Robert Reed
as Johnny Lubitch
Diana Hyland
as Mickey Lubitch
Karen Morrow
as Martha Biggs
Howard Platt
as Neighbor
Buzz Aldrin
as Himself
Ralph Bellamy
as Dr. Gunther
John Friedrich
as Roy Slater
Kelly Ward
as Tom Shuster
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?▼
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is a TV Movie, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1976-11-12.
Who are the main actors in The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?▼
The main cast includes John Travolta, Glynnis O'Connor, Robert Reed, Diana Hyland, Karen Morrow, .
Where can I watch The Boy in the Plastic Bubble online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is available.
Is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble based on a true story?▼
A lifetime of loneliness...Or one day of love
What is the IMDb rating of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?▼
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 109 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Spelling-Goldberg Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Boy in the Plastic Bubble filmed?▼
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?▼
The total runtime of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is 96 minutes.
Is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Boy in the Plastic Bubble.
Does The Boy in the Plastic Bubble have a post-credit scene?▼
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