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The Boy in the Bubble

20118mKealan O'Rourke
IMDb 7.2

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Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever.

AnimationFantasy
MagicPoemBullySchoolTrappedYoung LoveTrue LoveChildren's StoryBubbleMagic Spell

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What is The Boy in the Bubble (2011) about?

Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever.

Who stars in The Boy in the Bubble?

The Boy in the Bubble stars Alan Rickman (The Storyteller (voice)). The film was directed by Kealan O'Rourke.

How long is The Boy in the Bubble?

The Boy in the Bubble has a runtime of 8 min and premiered in 2011.

Is The Boy in the Bubble worth watching?

The Boy in the Bubble holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Animation, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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