Bubble Boy 2001

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
88%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
18%
Splat

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.

Jake Gyllenhaal

as Jimmy Livingston

Swoosie Kurtz

as Mrs. Livingston

Marley Shelton

as Chloe

Danny Trejo

as Slim

John Carroll Lynch

as Mr. Livingston

Verne Troyer

as Dr. Phreak

Dave Sheridan

as Mark

Brian George

as Pushpop

Patrick Cranshaw

as Pappy / Pippy

Stephen Spinella

as Chicken Man

Director:

Blair Hayes

Writer:

Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio

Genres:

Comedy,Adventure,Romance

Release Date:

2001 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

84 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Bubble Boy

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal

as Jimmy Livingston

Swoosie Kurtz

as Mrs. Livingston

Marley Shelton

as Chloe

Danny Trejo

as Slim

John Carroll Lynch

as Mr. Livingston

Verne Troyer

as Dr. Phreak

Dave Sheridan

as Mark

Brian George

as Pushpop

Patrick Cranshaw

as Pappy / Pippy

Stephen Spinella

as Chicken Man

Ever Carradine

as Lisa, Mark's Sister

Geoffrey Arend

as Flipper Boy

Beetlejuice

as Li'l Zip

Matthew McGrory

as Human Sasquatch

Bonnie Morgan

as Rubber Woman

Jason Sklar

as Shlomo

Randy Sklar

as Dawn

Ping Wu

as Emcee

Zach Galifianakis

as Bus Stop Man

Boti Bliss

as Cashier

Pablo Schreiber

as Todd

Brian Gattas

as Todd

Cinco Paul

as Todd

Ken Daurio

as Todd

Malik Toure

as Todd

Leo Fitzpatrick

as Todd

J.P. Coe

as Todd

R.J. Durell

as Todd

Brian Friedman

as Todd

Arden Myrin

as Lorraine

Merle Kennedy

as Lorraine

Shulie Cowen

as Lorraine

Alicia Gilley

as Lorraine

Mandy Moore

as Lorraine

Mitch Holleman

as Jimmy, 4 Years Old

Alex Black

as Jimmy, 8 Years Old

Tony Black

as Jimmy, 10 Years Old

Robert Bailey Jr.

as Neighborhood Boy

Oliver Kindred

as Neighborhood Boy

Brandon de Paul

as Neighborhood Boy

Steve Van Wormer

as Mark's Friend

E.J. Callahan

as Perris Townie

Charlie Dell

as Perris Townie

Michael Loprete

as Perris Townie

Charles Noland

as Perris Townie

Emily Stewart

as Perris Townie

Pattie Tierce

as Perris Townie

Gary Bullock

as Perris Sheriff

Susan Hawk

as Perris Waitress

Steven Anthony Lawrence

as Ice Cream Boy

Raja Fenske

as Indian Boy

Cleo King

as Minister

Robert LaSardo

as Skinny Biker

Jorge Cottini

as Big Biker

Mindie McCullum

as Red Hot

Stacy Keibler

as Working Girl

Fabio

as Gil

Cyia Batten

as Dancer (uncredited)

Bianca Butthole

as Member of 'Betty Blowtorch' (uncredited)

Charles M. Kerper

as Cult Member (uncredited)

Katie Lohmann

as Cult Member (uncredited)

Daniel Mandehr

as Casino Guy (uncredited)

Cal Thomas

as Cult Member (uncredited)

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