Bad Boy Bubby (1993)
Kernel Score: 76% · 295 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1993-09-01
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch Bad Boy Bubby
- Stream: Philo, Midnight Pulp
- Free with ads: Tubi
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Bad Boy Bubby is just that: a bad boy. So bad, in fact, that his mother has kept him locked in their house for his entire thirty years, convincing him that the air outside is poisonous. After a visit from his estranged father, circumstances force Bubby into the waiting world, a place which is just as unusual to him as he is to the world.
Bad Boy Bubby parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Bad Boy Bubby is an unrated, disturbing drama containing incest, torture, and abuse and is unsuitable for children.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Contains torture and disturbing abusive scenarios according to plot and reviews.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Intense — Reviews and keywords indicate incest and groping content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Rolf de Heer
Cast
- Nicholas Hope as Bubby
- Ralph Cotterill as Pop
- Claire Benito as Mum
- Syd Brisbane as Yobbo
- Ullie Birvé as Robbed Woman
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Bad Boy Bubby FAQ
Is Bad Boy Bubby good?
Bad Boy Bubby has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 295 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Bad Boy Bubby?
In the US you can stream Bad Boy Bubby on Philo and Midnight Pulp, watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is Bad Boy Bubby OK for kids?
Bad Boy Bubby is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Bad Boy Bubby is an unrated, disturbing drama containing incest, torture, and abuse and is unsuitable for children.
What movies are like Bad Boy Bubby?
If you liked Bad Boy Bubby, try The Place Beyond the Pines, The Enforcer, Raising Arizona and Shine.