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Bad Boy Bubby

1993Movie1 h 54 minNR

CrimeDrama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

A brutally violent, relentlessly bleak crime movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

All he needs is love.

Bubby has spent thirty years trapped in the same small room, tricked by his mother. One day, he manages to escape and, deranged and naive in equal measures, his adventure into a modern and nihilistic life begins.

Feels like

  • Grotesque Social Satire
  • Psychological Horror
  • Claustrophobia
  • Violent Black Comedy
  • Unconventional Family
  • Extreme Isolation
  • Disturbing Exploration
  • Australian Cinema

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Rolf de Heer
Written by
Rolf de Heer
Produced by
Domenico Procacci, Rolf de Heer, Giorgio Draskovic
Music by
Graham Tardif

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 1, 1993 · 1 h 54 min · NR

Released
September 1, 1993
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, Italy
Budget
$750,000
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Random Events Plot, Unnamed Parent, Accidental Pervert +9

  • Random Events Plot
  • Unnamed Parent
  • Accidental Pervert
  • Fan Disservice
  • A Threesome Is Hot
  • Manchild
  • Abusive Parents
  • Hikikomori
  • Black Comedy
  • No Social Skills
  • Prison Rape
  • Pet the Dog

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bad Boy Bubby?"

Questions about Bad Boy Bubby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bad Boy Bubby?

PhiloMidnight PulpTubi TV

In the United States, Bad Boy Bubby streams on Philo and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from YouTube and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Bad Boy Bubby worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Will Bad Boy Bubby make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (8 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Bad Boy Bubby?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Bad Boy Bubby use?

Random Events PlotUnnamed ParentAccidental PervertFan DisserviceA Threesome Is HotManchildAbusive ParentsHikikomoriBlack ComedyNo Social SkillsPrison RapePet the Dogand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Random Events Plot, Unnamed Parent, and Accidental Pervert.