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Bubble Boy

2001·Movie
1h 24min·PG-13
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , comedy.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Life is an adventure. Don't blow it.

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.
Quirky Romantic ComedyRoad Trip AdventureUnderdog StoryPhysical ComedyComing-of-Age JourneyFeel-Good HumorCharming LeadMild Social CommentaryEccentric Characters

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Where can I stream Bubble Boy?

In the United States, Bubble Boy is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Bubble Boy worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is Bubble Boy okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Bubble Boy good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Bubble Boy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

What tropes does Bubble Boy use?

Jerkass Has a PointInnocent SwearingShared Family QuirksUnwanted False FaithThe NapoleonSpeak Now or Forever Hold Your PeaceFunny Background EventThe VoicelessI Take Offense to That Last OneHidden DepthsJerk JockThe Runawayand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Jerkass Has a Point, Innocent Swearing, and Shared Family Quirks.