About the Film
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.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: The Boy in the Plastic Bubble is a captivating and well-crafted tv movie and drama movie from 1976. Directed by Randal Kleiser, and starring John Travolta, Glynnis O'Connor, Robert Reed Tod Lubitch is born with a deficient immune system.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.6/10, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends tv movie with drama elements, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Where to Watch
Amazon Video, FlixFling
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