The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
“A lifetime of loneliness...Or one day of love”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-07
Top Cast
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John Travolta
Tod Lubitch
Glynnis O'Connor
Gina Biggs
Robert Reed
Johnny Lubitch
Diana Hyland
Mickey Lubitch
Karen Morrow
Martha Biggs
Howard Platt
Neighbor
Buzz Aldrin
Himself
Ralph Bellamy
Dr. Gunther
John Friedrich
Roy Slater
Kelly Ward
Tom Shuster
Skip Lowell
Bruce Shuster
John Megna
Smith
Vernee Watson
Gwen
Darrell Zwerling
Mr. Brister
P. J. Soles
Deborah
Timothy Himes
Obnoxious Reporter
Victor Brandt
TV Installer
Hilda Haynes
The Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Randal Kleiser
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Day Stewart, Joe Morgenstern
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Spelling-Goldberg Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Randal Kleiser
Douglas Day Stewart, Joe Morgenstern
Mark Snow
Archie R. Dalzell
John McSweeney Jr.
Cindy Dunne, Joel Thurm, Leonard Goldberg, Aaron Spelling
Department Leadership Roster
Randal Kleiser
Director
Cindy Dunne
Producer
Joel Thurm
Producer
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
Archie R. Dalzell
Director of Photography
John McSweeney Jr.
Editor
Joanne Haas
Costume Design
Michael J. Long
Costume Design
Douglas Day Stewart
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
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What is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble about?
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.
Who directed The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble was directed by Randal Kleiser.
Who stars in The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
The principal cast of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble includes John Travolta, Glynnis O'Connor, Robert Reed, Diana Hyland, Karen Morrow.
When was The Boy in the Plastic Bubble released and how long is it?
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy in the Plastic Bubble was composed by Mark Snow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).