The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1976, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is a drama and tv movie film directed by Randal Kleiser, running about 96 minutes. “A lifetime of loneliness...Or one day of love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Boy in the Plastic Bubble stars John Travolta as Tod Lubitch, Glynnis O'Connor as Gina Biggs, Robert Reed as Johnny Lubitch and Diana Hyland as Mickey Lubitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy in the Plastic Bubble page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976)?
- In US, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble worth watching?
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble stars John Travolta, Glynnis O'Connor, Robert Reed, Diana Hyland and Buzz Aldrin.
- When was The Boy in the Plastic Bubble released?
- The Boy in the Plastic Bubble was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.