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6.3 / 10(132 votes)IMDbR20061h 13m$262K Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Bubble

“Another Steven Soderbergh Experience”

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of a decaying Midwestern town, a murder becomes the focal point of three people who work in a doll factory.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

BUBBLE (2005) Trailer | Steven Soderbergh, Debbie Doebereiner, Dustin Ashley, Misty Wilkins

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-31

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Toronto International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

January 27, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 31, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.16x ROI)

Production Budget

$1.6M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$262K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.16x

-$1.3M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $1.6MWorldwide: $262K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Steven Soderbergh
Screenplay & Story
Coleman Hough
Original Score
Todd Tobias, Robert Pollard
Original Title
Bubble
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 13m
Production Budget
$1.6M
Worldwide Gross
$262K
Production Studios
HDNet Films, 2929 Productions, Extension 765

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steven Soderbergh

Screenplay & Story

Coleman Hough

Original Score & Music

Todd Tobias, Robert Pollard

Director of Photography

Steven Soderbergh

Film Editing

Steven Soderbergh

Producers

Mark Cuban, Jason Kliot, Todd Wagner, Gregory Jacobs

Department Leadership Roster

Coleman Hough

Coleman Hough

Writer

Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh

Director of Photography

Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh

Director

Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh

Editor

Robert Pollard

Robert Pollard

Original Music Composer

Gregory Jacobs

Gregory Jacobs

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bubble.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bubble

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Bubble about?

Set against the backdrop of a decaying Midwestern town, a murder becomes the focal point of three people who work in a doll factory.

Who directed Bubble?

Bubble was directed by Steven Soderbergh.

Who stars in Bubble?

The principal cast of Bubble includes Debbie Doebereiner, Omar Cowan, Dustin James Ashley, Phyllis Workman, Laurie L. Wee.

When was Bubble released and how long is it?

Bubble was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.

What was the box office and production budget of Bubble?

Bubble had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $262K at the worldwide box office (0.16 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Bubble?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Bubble was composed by Todd Tobias, Robert Pollard.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Bubble?

Bubble holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).