Bubble Boy
“Life is an adventure. Don't blow it.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bubble Boy (2001) Original Theatrical Trailer #2 [4K] [FTD-0604]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-24
Top Cast
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Jake Gyllenhaal
Jimmy Livingston
Swoosie Kurtz
Mrs. Livingston
Marley Shelton
Chloe
Danny Trejo
Slim
John Carroll Lynch
Mr. Livingston
Verne Troyer
Dr. Phreak
Dave Sheridan
Mark
Brian George
Pushpop
Patrick Cranshaw
Pappy / Pippy
Stephen Spinella
Chicken Man
Ever Carradine
Lisa, Mark's Sister
Geoffrey Arend
Flipper Boy
Beetlejuice
Li'l Zip
Matthew McGrory
Human Sasquatch
Bonnie Morgan
Rubber Woman
Jason Sklar
Shlomo
Randy Sklar
Dawn
Ping Wu
Emcee
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Blair Hayes
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul
- Original Score
- John Ottman
- Original Title
- Bubble Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Bandeira Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Blair Hayes
Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul
John Ottman
Jerzy Zieliński
Pamela Martin
Beau Flynn, Eric McLeod
Department Leadership Roster
Blair Hayes
Director
Beau Flynn
Producer
Jerzy Zieliński
Director of Photography
Pamela Martin
Editor
John Ottman
Original Music Composer
Ken Daurio
Writer
Cinco Paul
Writer
Jack Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Barry Robison
Production Design
Christopher Lawrence
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bubble Boy
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What is Bubble Boy about?
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.
Who directed Bubble Boy?
Bubble Boy was directed by Blair Hayes.
Who stars in Bubble Boy?
The principal cast of Bubble Boy includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton, Danny Trejo, John Carroll Lynch.
When was Bubble Boy released and how long is it?
Bubble Boy was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
How much did Bubble Boy make at the box office?
Bubble Boy grossed $5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bubble Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bubble Boy was composed by John Ottman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bubble Boy?
Bubble Boy holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).