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Boy in the Plastic Bubble, The, 1976, TV-PG, 1 hr 45 min

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble Runtime: 105 minutes Studio: ABC Circle Films Distributor: ABC Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A made-for-TV drama inspired by the true story of David Vetter, a boy born with a severe immune deficiency, who must live in a sterile environment to survive. John Travolta stars as the isolated teenager coping with the challenges of life inside a plastic bubble. Ratings: My Rating: 8/10 IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: Not Available Metacritic: Not Available TMDb: 7.4/10 Plot Summary: The film follows Tod Lubitch, a boy born with a compromised immune system, forced to live in a sterile plastic environment. It depicts his struggles with isolation, desire for normal human contact, and the emotional challenges for his family and doctors as they navigate his unique medical condition. Critics Review: Praised for John Travolta’s performance and the emotional depth of the story, the film brought awareness to immunodeficiency ...

Freakier Friday (2025), PG, 1 hr 51 min

Freakier Friday Franchise : Freaky Friday Franchise #: 5 of 5 (Sequel to the 2003 theatrical reboot) Year : 2025 MPAA Rating: PG (sequel PG in development) Total Runtime : 111 minutes  Tagline : “Freakier than you’d expect.” (Described by Jamie Lee Curtis as a “love letter to mommies and daughters.”)  CAST Main Cast Jamie Lee Curtis – Tess Coleman Lindsay Lohan – Anna Coleman Returning: Mark Harmon (Ryan), Chad Michael Murray (Jake), Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, Rosalind Chao   New Cast : JuPGlia Butters – Harper (Anna's daughter) Sophia Hammons – Lily (Eric’s daughter / Anna’s future stepdaughter) Manny Jacinto – Eric (fiancé) Vanessa Bayer – Fortune teller Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Chloe Fineman, Elaine Hendrix   Reviews Synopsis Anna Coleman is now a single mom engaged to British chef Eric, and she’s blending families with his daughter Lily. When a fortune teller triggers another accidental body swap—this time ...

Freaky Friday (2003), PG, 1 hr 37 min

Freaky Friday (2003) Franchise : Freaky Friday Franchise #: 3 of 5 (First theatrical remake, following the 1976 original and 1995 TV movie) Year : 2003 MPAA Rating / TV Rating : PG — for family-friendly themes, mild language, and teen content (e.g. band drama, partying) Total Runtime : 97 minutes Tagline : “Mother’s mistakes… daughter’s reality.” (Unofficial, but spot‑on tone) Main Cast Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess Coleman Lindsay Lohan as Anna Coleman Mark Harmon as Ryan (Tess' fiancé) Chad Michael Murray as Jake (Anna’s crush) Ryan Malgarini as Harry (Anna’s younger brother) Supporting roles: Christina Vidal, Haley Hudson, Stephen Tobolowsky Reviews Synopsis Tess and Anna are perpetually at odds—until a magical Chinese fortune cookie causes them to swap bodies. Suddenly, Tess is thrust into high school and teen drama, and Anna into wedding planning and adult responsibilities. Through hilarious identity chaos, they finally gain empathy and understand each other from the inside out. O...