Bubble Boy (2001): movie guide

What is Bubble Boy about?

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.

Cast highlights

Bubble Boy features Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton, Danny Trejo, John Carroll Lynch, Verne Troyer. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2001-08-24. Runtime: 84 minutes. TMDB score: 5.8/10 (660 votes). Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Bubble Boy?

Bubble Boy is listed as Comedy, Adventure, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Bubble Boy?

Bubble Boy runs about 84 minutes.

Who stars in Bubble Boy?

Cast highlights include Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton, Danny Trejo, John Carroll Lynch, Verne Troyer.

Does Cinema Box stream Bubble Boy?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Bubble Boy?

Open the Bubble Boy page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.