The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
57

Now, before we get into the main points of how you can watch 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble' right now, here are some helpful info about the Spelling-Goldberg Productions drama flick. The Boy in the Plastic Bubble starring John Travolta, Glynnis O'Connor, Robert Reed, Diana Hyland has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min. The release date of the movie is November 12th, 1976. The movie received a user score of 57/100 on TMDb, which represents input from reviews from 106 real users.

Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "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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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble' on each platform when they are available. 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Plex Channel, Prime Video, FlixHouse, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, JustWatchTV, FlixFling, Plex, Hoopla, Night Flight Plus, and Tubi TV in the US.

'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble' Release Dates

Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting October 21st, 1997 - Buy The Boy in the Plastic Bubble DVD

Watch 'The Boy in the Plastic Bubble' In Theaters

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