The Boy in the Bubble
2011, English. Directed by Kealan O'Rourke.
Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Details
- Released
- 8 July 2011
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Ray Kane, Niall Murphy, Kealan O'Rourke
- Budget
- $60K
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The Boy in the Bubble runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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The Boy in the Bubble isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy in the Bubble?
If you liked The Boy in the Bubble, try How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming, Dragons: Dawn of the Dragon Racers, Lou.
Who directed The Boy in the Bubble?
The Boy in the Bubble (2011) was directed by Kealan O'Rourke and stars Alan Rickman.