The Boy in the Plastic Bubble

TV Movie
1976
Not Rated
1h 36m

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John Travolta and Glynnis O'Connor in The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976)

The girl next door makes a teen born with immune deficiencies want to leave his germ-free bubble.The girl next door makes a teen born with immune deficiencies want to leave his germ-free bubble.The girl next door makes a teen born with immune deficiencies want to leave his germ-free bubble.

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5.8/10

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Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 win & 3 nominations total

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Trivia
During filming, 22-year-old John Travolta and 40-year-old Diana Hyland began dating and eventually fell in love, despite the fact that Hyland was nearly 18 years older than Travolta. She was still in the process of getting divorced from her husband, writer and producer Joseph Goodson when she passed away on Sunday, March 27, 1977, four months after their TV movie's broadcast, and while Travolta was filming Saturday Night Fever (1977).

Goofs
John Travolta's character would not have been able to walk back into his bubble wearing his special suit after walking around outside in it. The suit would have contaminated the sterile environment.

Quotes
Johnny Lubitch: My son is not a freak!

Connections
Edited into Ninja the Mission Force: Ninja Virus (2012)

Soundtracks
What Would They Say
(uncredited)
Composed by Paul Williams
Sung by Paul Williams
[Played over the closing credits]

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8/10

Great Movie

I thought this movie was very good. You must consider that it was made in 1976 and also made for TV. Therefore it is not going to look like the movies we are used to seeing. I feel that it told the story very well. The movie IS based on a true story. It is not a made-up story of Hollywood, like a lot of people think. The only thing I did not like about the movie was the fact that they didn't take the story to the end. The movie leaves you hanging with questions. I feel that it did a good job conveying the emotions that Todd had. The camera positions in some shots really helped the viewer understand Todd's life and struggle. I would recommend this movie to all especially those who like movies based on true stories.