

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble
A lifetime of loneliness...Or one day of love
5.6(121)19761h 36m4
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.
TMDB
5.6/10
121 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- English
- underdog
- parent child relationship
- teenage crush
- illness
- plastic
Top billed cast














Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- TVPG12 Nov 1976
AustraliaAU
- PhysicalMDVD1 Jan 2005
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Boy in the Plastic Bubble released?
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble was released on 12 November 1976.
- Where can I watch The Boy in the Plastic Bubble online?
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is available on Artiflix in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 121 votes.
- Who directed The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) was directed by Randal Kleiser.
- How long is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble runs for 1h 36m.











