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Bubble Boy

PG-1320011h 24mBlair Hayes
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 32% · Metacritic 41

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

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.

ComedyAdventureRomance
LovesicknessNiagara FallsCrushIllnessJoyous

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What is Bubble Boy (2001) 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 stars in Bubble Boy?

Bubble Boy stars Jake Gyllenhaal (Jimmy Livingston), Swoosie Kurtz (Mrs. Livingston), Marley Shelton (Chloe), Danny Trejo (Slim), John Carroll Lynch (Mr. Livingston). The film was directed by Blair Hayes.

How long is Bubble Boy?

Bubble Boy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated PG-13.

Is Bubble Boy worth watching?

Bubble Boy holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 32. Fans of Comedy, Adventure, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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