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The Bubble (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

The Bubble (2007) movie poster

The Bubble is a 2007 romantic drama directed by Eytan Fox, starring Yousef 'Joe' Sweid, Daniela Virtzer and Ohad Knoller. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $1 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 2007. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10. Stream it on Dekkoo and Strand Releasing, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
7.2/10
worldwide gross
$1M
award nomination
1
Metascore
61
The Bubble (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Director
Eytan Fox
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is The Bubble About?

The premise of The Bubble without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, Lulu, Yali, and Noam, three young adults, try to build a peaceful existence while grappling with love, identity, and the complexities of their political environment. Their lives become intertwined with Ashraf, a Palestinian man seeking refuge within their community. As their carefully constructed world faces unexpected challenges and realities, the fragile bubble they've created is tested, revealing difficult truths about the Middle East and the people within it.

The Bubble Themes & Keywords

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Where to watch

Where to Watch The Bubble

Stream it on Dekkoo and Strand Releasing, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Bubble Cast

Yousef 'Joe' Sweid leads the cast, with Daniela Virtzer and Ohad Knoller. Directed by Eytan Fox.

Ratings

The Bubble Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Bubble 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.

Plot

The Bubble Plot Summary

What happens in The Bubble from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

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Behind the scenes, the executive producer Gavin, portrayed by Yousef ‘Joe’ Sweid, and his diligent assistant Pippa, played by Daniela Virtzer, are tasked with setting the correct atmosphere for their ambitious undertaking. They are joined by newcomers Gunther (Harry Trevaldwyn) and Bola (Samson Kayo), who collaborate with Gavin and Pippa to tackle the various difficulties that arise while bringing this colossal project to fruition.

Full summary

The whole story of The Bubble, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

The Bubble Box Office

The Bubble grossed $1 million worldwide. $157,121 came from the US and Canada and $872,805 (85%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$1M

US & Canada
$157.1K
International
$872.8K
US & Canada 15% Rest of the world 85%
Awards

The Bubble Awards & Nominations

The Bubble earned 1 award nomination, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 2007.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The Bubble Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Bubble.

The Bubble - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Bubble?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

The Bubble FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of The Bubble, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Bubble?

The Bubble runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was The Bubble released?

The Bubble was released on September 7, 2007.

Who directed The Bubble?

The Bubble was directed by Eytan Fox.

More films by Eytan Fox

Who is in the cast of The Bubble?

The Bubble stars Yousef 'Joe' Sweid, Daniela Virtzer and Ohad Knoller.

Where can I watch The Bubble?

In the US, The Bubble is streaming on Dekkoo, Strand Releasing and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Bubble make at the box office?

The Bubble grossed $1 million worldwide ($157,121 domestic, $872,805 international).

How is The Bubble rated?

The Bubble has 7.2/10 on IMDb and 61 on Metacritic.

Was The Bubble nominated for any awards?

The Bubble received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

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