The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
1976, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 November 1976
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Douglas Day Stewart, Joe Morgenstern
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The Boy in the Plastic Bubble: quick answers
Is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Boy in the Plastic Bubble have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boy in the Plastic Bubble. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble on?
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
If you liked The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, try Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story, Love You to Death, The Memory Keeper's Daughter.
Who directed The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) was directed by Randal Kleiser and stars John Travolta, Glynnis O'Connor, Robert Reed.