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Bubble Boy is a 2001 American comedy film starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the title role. Written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, and directed by Blair Hayes, it was inspired by the 1976 film The Boy in the Plastic Bubble. The story follows Jimmy (Gyllenhaal), a young man born without an immune system who has lived in a sterilized dome since childhood. He ventures outside his home for the first time to stop the wedding of his crush Chloe, after she is revealed to have mutual feelings for him. Swoosie Kurtz, Danny Trejo, and John Carroll Lynch also star.

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2001 · 1h 24m · Comedy · Adventure · Romance

TMDB 5.8/10 (641 votes)

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.

Directed by Blair Hayes

Box office $5M worldwide

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BBlair HayesDirector

Jake Gyllenhaalas Jimmy Livingston

Swoosie Kurtzas Mrs. Livingston

Marley Sheltonas Chloe

Danny Trejoas Slim

John Carroll Lynchas Mr. Livingston

Verne Troyeras Dr. Phreak

Dave Sheridanas Mark

Brian Georgeas Pushpop

Patrick Cranshawas Pappy / Pippy

Stephen Spinellaas Chicken Man

Ever Carradineas Lisa, Mark's Sister

Geoffrey Arendas Flipper Boy

Beetlejuiceas Li'l Zip

Matthew McGroryas Human Sasquatch

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Bubble Boy is a 2001 American comedy film starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the title role. Written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, and directed by Blair Hayes, it was inspired by the 1976 film The Boy in the Plastic Bubble. The story follows Jimmy (Gyllenhaal), a young man born without an immune system who has lived in a sterilized dome since childhood. He ventures outside his home for the first time to stop the wedding of his crush Chloe, after she is revealed to have mutual feelings for him. Swoosie Kurtz, Danny Trejo, and John Carroll Lynch also star.

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Bubble Boy: musical

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2001 · 1h 24m · Comedy · Adventure · Romance

TMDB 5.8/10 (641 votes)

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.

Directed by Blair Hayes

Box office $5M worldwide

IMDb ↗