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Watch The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) Online

5.6121 votes1976PG1h 36mTV MovieDramaIMDb

Synopsis

“A lifetime of loneliness...Or one day of love”

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.

Cast

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John Travolta
Tod Lubitch
Glynnis O'Connor
Gina Biggs
Robert Reed
Johnny Lubitch
Diana Hyland
Mickey Lubitch
Karen Morrow
Martha Biggs
Howard Platt
Neighbor
Buzz Aldrin
Himself
Ralph Bellamy
Dr. Gunther
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John Friedrich
Roy Slater
Kelly Ward
Tom Shuster
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Skip Lowell
Bruce Shuster
John Megna
Smith
Vernee Watson
Gwen
Darrell Zwerling
Mr. Brister
P. J. Soles
Deborah
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Timothy Himes
Obnoxious Reporter
Victor Brandt
TV Installer
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Hilda Haynes
The Nurse
Jack McLaughlin-Gray
Principal
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Erna Foxworth
Neighbor

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Is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble available to watch online?

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What year was The Boy in the Plastic Bubble released?

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble was released in 1976.

How long is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble has a runtime of 1h 36m.

What genre is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is classified as TV Movie, Drama.

What is the age rating for The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is rated PG.