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Bubble Boy (2001)
Director: Blair Hayes
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton, Danny Trejo
5.7
32%Runtime84 min
Rating12
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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.
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Bubble Boy, the 2001 comedy directed by Blair Hayes, offers a unique blend of heartwarming coming-of-age themes and outrageous adventure. Jake Gyllenhaal shines as the titular protagonist, delivering a charming and hilarious performance that brings depth and humanity to the story of a young man determined to pursue his dreams and win the affection of his next-door neighbor, Chloe.
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Bubble Boy is a 2001 American adventure comedy film starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the title role. Written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, and directed by Blair Hayes, it was inspired by the 1976 film The Boy in the Plastic Bubble. The story follows Jimmy (Gyllenhaal), a young man born without an immune system who has lived in a sterilized dome since childhood. He ventures outside his home for the first time to stop the wedding of his crush Chloe, after she is revealed to have mutual feelings for him. Swoosie Kurtz, Danny Trejo, and John Carroll Lynch also star.
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