Where to watch The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) in the UK
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) is currently available to stream in the UK on Artiflix. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 14 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
A lifetime of loneliness...Or one day of love
Tod Lubitch is born with a deficient immune system. As such, he must spend the rest of his life in a completely sterile environment. His room is completely hermetically sealed against bacteria and virus, his food is specially prepared, and his only human contact comes in the form of gloved hands. The movie follows his life into a teenager.
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Is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Plex, W4free, and YouTube Free instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Plex, W4free, and YouTube Free instead.
Disney+
No — The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Plex, W4free, and YouTube Free instead.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Boy in the Plastic Bubble.
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John TravoltaTod Lubitch -
Glynnis O'ConnorGina Biggs -
Robert ReedJohnny Lubitch -
Diana HylandMickey Lubitch -
Karen MorrowMartha Biggs -
Howard PlattNeighbor -
Buzz AldrinHimself -
Ralph BellamyDr. Gunther
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The Boy in the Plastic Bubble — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Boy in the Plastic Bubble in the UK?
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) is currently included in subscriptions to Artiflix in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble?
Yes. The Boy in the Plastic Bubble can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Plex, W4free, and YouTube Free instead.
Is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Plex, W4free, and YouTube Free instead.
Is The Boy in the Plastic Bubble on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) is not currently on Disney+ in the UK. It is streaming on Artiflix, JustWatch TV, Plex, W4free, and YouTube Free instead.
How accurate is this film's availability data?
Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.
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