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Short animated fantasy film

The Boy in the Bubble (2011): Cast

The Boy in the Bubble (2011) movie poster

The Boy in the Bubble is a 2011 short animated fantasy film directed by Kealan O’Rourke, starring Alan Rickman as The Storyteller (voice). It runs 8 minutes.

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The Boy in the Bubble (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Genres
Animation , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Boy in the Bubble About?

The premise of The Boy in the Bubble without spoilers.

Ten‑year‑old Rupert experiences his first crush, only to have it end in heartbreak. Determined never to feel that pain again, he turns to a magical book and casts a spell designed to protect him from any future emotion, sealing his feelings forever.

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Cast & crew

The Boy in the Bubble Cast & Characters

Alan Rickman plays The Storyteller (voice) in The Boy in the Bubble. Directed by Kealan O’Rourke.

From the director

More from Kealan O’Rourke

More films directed by Kealan O’Rourke: The Christmas Letter and The Lost Letter.

Full filmography

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FAQ

The Boy in the Bubble FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Boy in the Bubble, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Boy in the Bubble?

The Boy in the Bubble runs 8 minutes.

When was The Boy in the Bubble released?

The Boy in the Bubble was released on July 8, 2011.

Who directed The Boy in the Bubble?

The Boy in the Bubble was directed by Kealan O’Rourke.

More films by Kealan O’Rourke

Who is in the cast of The Boy in the Bubble?

The Boy in the Bubble stars Alan Rickman as The Storyteller (voice).

Does The Boy in the Bubble have a post-credit scene?

No. The Boy in the Bubble has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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