Bubble Boy
“Life is an adventure. Don't blow it.”
Bubble Boy is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Blair Hayes
- Release date
- 2001-08-24
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Language
- French
- Box office
- $5,007,209
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Touchstone Pictures
Bubble Boy — trailer
About Bubble Boy
Bubble Boy is a 2001 movie in the Comedy, Adventure and Romance genres, directed by Blair Hayes, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz and Marley Shelton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 629 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Bubble Boy in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Bubble Boy in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Bubble Boy on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo and YouTube.
Is Bubble Boy on Netflix?+
Bubble Boy is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.
How long is Bubble Boy?+
Bubble Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
Who stars in Bubble Boy?+
Bubble Boy stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Swoosie Kurtz, Marley Shelton, Danny Trejo and John Carroll Lynch.
When did Bubble Boy come out?+
Bubble Boy is a 2001 movie directed by Blair Hayes.
What genre is Bubble Boy?+
Bubble Boy is Comedy, Adventure and Romance film.
Who directed Bubble Boy?+
Bubble Boy was directed by Blair Hayes.
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