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Movie poster: The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976)
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The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

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1976 · 96 min TV Movie Drama
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1976
Country United States of America
Genre TV Movie, Drama
Director Randal Kleiser
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (114 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Randal Kleiser

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

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