The Boy in the Bubble_
Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever.
Starring
Alan Rickman
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Boy in the Bubble was released 15 years ago in 2011.
Overview
Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turn...
The Boy in the Bubble is a Animation, Fantasy film with a runtime of 0h 8m.
CAST (1)
BOX OFFICE
$60K
Budget
STUDIOS (3)
Igloo Films
RTÉ
Network Ireland Television
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
8 min (0h 8m)
Language
English
Country
IE
Rating
7.1/10 (7 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$60,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Boy in the Bubble about?
Rupert, a ten year old boy, falls hopelessly in love for the first time. When it all goes terribly wrong, he wishes never to experience heartache again. Turning to a book of magic, he invokes a spell to shield him from emotion forever.
How long is The Boy in the Bubble?
The Boy in the Bubble has a runtime of 8 minutes (0h 8m).
Who stars in The Boy in the Bubble?
The cast of The Boy in the Bubble includes Alan Rickman.
What is the rating of The Boy in the Bubble?
The Boy in the Bubble has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Animation
Fantasy