The read
A Balasaur Score of 61 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.8/10, Metacritic 70/100. Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
Metacritic70/100
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
121 audience votes
Key crew
- Mark SnowOriginal Music Composer
- Randal KleiserDirector
- Douglas Day StewartWriter
Cast
- John TravoltaTod Lubitch
- Glynnis O'ConnorGina Biggs
- Robert ReedJohnny Lubitch
- Diana HylandMickey Lubitch
- Karen MorrowMartha Biggs
- Howard PlattNeighbor
- Buzz AldrinHimself
- Ralph BellamyDr. Gunther
- John FriedrichRoy Slater
- Kelly WardTom Shuster
- Skip LowellBruce Shuster
- John MegnaSmith
Stills
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Themes
underdogparent child relationshipteenage crushillnessplastic