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The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

Seen it?

1976 | 96 min | TV Movie, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1976: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 126K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Randal Kleiser

  • John TravoltaTod Lubitch
  • Glynnis O'ConnorGina Biggs
  • Robert ReedJohnny Lubitch
  • Diana HylandMickey Lubitch
  • Karen MorrowMartha Biggs
  • Howard PlattNeighbor
  • Buzz AldrinHimself
  • Ralph BellamyDr. Gunther
  • John FriedrichRoy Slater
  • Kelly WardTom Shuster