Born with no immunity against disease, he lives in a plastic prison. Inside he is protected. Outside, there is the chance of death. But the chance of love.
The girl next door makes Tod, a teen boy with immune deficiencies want to leave his germ-free bubble.
Original title: The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976)
This film has English, French, Portuguese & Spanish audio options, and is subtitled in many languages.
Director: Randal Kleiser
Writers: Douglas Day Stewart, Joe Morgenstern
Stars: John Travolta, Glynnis O'Connor, Robert Reed & Buzz Aldrin
Genres: Biography, Drama, Romance, Made for TV
00:00 Full Movie (with subtitles)
00:14 A couple faces a difficult decision when they discover their newborn son has a compromised immune system.
10:55 Bubble boy comes home, & must spend the rest of his life in a completely sterile environment
11:00 A heartwarming story about a boy who finally returns home after living in isolation due to a rare medical condition.
20:53 A discussion between characters about a doctor's potential breakthrough in treating a medical condition.
22:40 A glimpse into the life of a boy living with a rare condition and his interactions with others.
32:12 A young boy with a compromised immune system forms a bond with a fellow patient in a hospital.
41:53 A young boy confined to a plastic bubble dreams of freedom and normalcy, while his neighbor offers help and support.
54:29 Drama unfolds as Gina and Tod navigate through personal struggles and academic challenges.
57:43 A heartwarming story of a young man living in a bubble, exploring love and independence.
1:04:46 Exploration of a unique individual's daily routine and interactions with friends in a TV movie.
1:15:44 Exploration of complex relationships & personal struggles in a TV movie featuring John Travolta.
1:23:24 Romantic drama involving a boy in a plastic bubble, navigating relationships and health concerns.
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