Bubble Boy (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2001, Bubble Boy is a comedy, adventure and romance film directed by Blair Hayes, running about 84 minutes. “Life is an adventure. Don't blow it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Bubble Boy stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Jimmy Livingston, Swoosie Kurtz as Mrs. Livingston, Marley Shelton as Chloe and Danny Trejo as Slim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Bubble Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bubble Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bubble Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bubble Boy (2001)?
- In US, Bubble Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bubble Boy worth watching?
- Bubble Boy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bubble Boy?
- Bubble Boy stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton, Danny Trejo and John Carroll Lynch.
- When was Bubble Boy released?
- Bubble Boy was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.