Bubble Boy movie poster

Bubble Boy

"Life is an adventure. Don't blow it."

August 24, 2001 1h 24m 5.7/10 (612 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Bubble Boy is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Blair Hayes. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, and Marley Shelton

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 24, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
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User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (612 votes)
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Box Office $5M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$5,007,209

Production Companies

  • Touchstone Pictures
  • Bandeira Entertainment

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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 ...

Who directed Bubble Boy?

Bubble Boy was directed by Blair Hayes.

How long is Bubble Boy?

Bubble Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Bubble Boy released?

Bubble Boy was released on August 24, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bubble Boy?

The main cast of Bubble Boy includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton, Danny Trejo, John Carroll Lynch.

Is Bubble Boy worth watching?

Bubble Boy has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 612 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.