The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

Name: The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
Released: 1976-11-12
Rating: 5.64

5.6/10 (121)

·1976· 96 min

Director: Randal Kleiser

"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.

Where to Watch

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Trailer

Cast

John Travolta

Tod Lubitch

Glynnis O'Connor

Gina Biggs

Robert Reed

Johnny Lubitch

Diana Hyland

Mickey Lubitch

Karen Morrow

Martha Biggs

Howard Platt

Neighbor

Buzz Aldrin

Himself

Ralph Bellamy

Dr. Gunther

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John Friedrich

Roy Slater

Kelly Ward

Tom Shuster

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Skip Lowell

Bruce Shuster

John Megna

Smith

In brief

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) is a tv movie, drama film. With an average rating of 5.6/10 from 121 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 36min. You can stream it on: Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Artiflix.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boy in the Plastic Bubble online?

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is available on the following streaming services: Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Artiflix. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble runs 96 minutes (1h 36min).

What rating does The Boy in the Plastic Bubble have?

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble has an average rating of 5.6/10 based on 121 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble from?

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble was released in 1976.