Based on a true story, Tod Lubitch is born with a deficient immune system (which is unlike being born with AIDS). 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.... (Full plot summary below)
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Based on a true story, Tod Lubitch is born with a deficient immune system (which is unlike being born with AIDS). 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.
Leave your thoughts about The Boy in the Plastic Bubble.
| Common Sense MediaRandy WhiteWorthwhile tale of adolescence and difference. |
| Entertainment WeeklyTy BurrA stricken teen trapped in a polyurethane isolation tent. That’s a potent metaphor for adolescence, which may be why this made-for-TV movie was a rite of passage for an awful lot of us. |
| The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayThis is pure, thick hokum. It’s also utterly absorbing, from start to finish. |
| SlateDana StevensThe joys of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble aren’t all camp. The script, by Douglas Day Stewart, is surprisingly funny and sharp, especially the prickly banter between Todd and Gina (Glynis O’Connor), the girl next door who teases him at first, then gradually falls for him. |
| User ReviewCRYSTAL CHELLO, IT HAS JOHN TRAVOLTA HOW CAN IT NOT BE GOOD! |
| User ReviewDesiree Vomg i think i buy all of my movies from the $5 bin at wal mart lol |
| User ReviewRandi Othis is the REAL version of the movie "Bubble Boy...but much better. |
| User ReviewPrivate UThe stories behind this movie are much more graphic, and not as happy. But what an ending, huh? |
| User ReviewJames CI'm going to rate this 5 stars until you like it. |
| User ReviewJess .This is one of the best made for TV movies ever. It's a very sad drama with a great, unique story and I loved it. I highly recommend it. |
