Bubble Boy

Name: Bubble Boy
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Romance
Released: 2001-08-24
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton, Danny Trejo, John Carroll Lynch

2001·Movie·PG-13·84 min·★ 5.8(657)

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“Life is an adventure. Don't blow it.”

Jimmy is a young man who was born without an immune system and has lived his life within a plastic bubble in his bedroom... who pines for the sweet caresses of girl-next-door Chloe. But when Chloe decides to marry her high school boyfriend, Jimmy – bubble suit and all – treks cross-country to stop her.

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Can I watch Bubble Boy in United States? Yes — you can stream Bubble Boy in United States on Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Bubble Boy

Bubble Boy is a 2001 English-language comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Blair Hayes. The cast is led by Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.

Bubble Boy was produced by Touchstone Pictures and Bandeira Entertainment and made in United States of America and France. It was released on August 24, 2001, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.

Director: Blair Hayes
Writers: Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio
Release date: August 24, 2001
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America, France
Box office: $5 million
Production: Touchstone Pictures, Bandeira Entertainment

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Bubble Boy cast & crew

Bubble Boy was directed by Blair Hayes and written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio.

The cast features Jake Gyllenhaal as Jimmy Livingston, Swoosie Kurtz as Mrs. Livingston, Marley Shelton as Chloe, Danny Trejo as Slim, John Carroll Lynch as Mr. Livingston, and Verne Troyer as Dr. Phreak.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Ottman, cinematography is by Jerzy Zieliński, and it was produced by Eric McLeod and Beau Flynn.

Is Bubble Boy worth watching?

Bubble Boy holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 657 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.

At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, adventure, and romance, Bubble Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Bubble Boy

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