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George Clooney in a 2.2/10 movie where age is optional? I simply must investigate.
TMDB
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IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
18
Audience Score
18

The Magic Bubble (1993)

forgotten '90s fever dreammidlife crisis but make it magicalClooney paycheck era

Overview

ComedyFantasyDrama

A middle-aged woman frees herself from the spirit-crushing influence of her husband by refusing to remember what her age is.

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magicdysfunctional familybaseballadvertising agencyage

Standout Aspects

Acting

Diane Salinger commits harder than this script deserves.

Costume

The age-ambiguous wardrobe choices are accidentally iconic.

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel better about your own life choices.·Friends: Irony-forward viewing with snacks and judgment.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry while occasionally looking up confused.
Heads up:Triggers: Depicts emotional manipulation within marriage, gaslighting-adjacent dynamics.
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Director

Alfredo Ringel

ReleasedMar 26, 1993
Runtime1h 31m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Ringelvision Entertainment

Top Cast

Diane Salinger

Diane Salinger

Julia

John Calvin

John Calvin

Charles

Colleen Camp

Colleen Camp

Deborah

Priscilla Pointer

Priscilla Pointer

Grandma

George Clooney

George Clooney

Mac

Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn

Doctor/Therapist

Shera Danese

Shera Danese

Letty

Nicholas Guest

Nicholas Guest

Dooley

Anthony Peck

Anthony Peck

Jake

Don Diamont

Don Diamont

Alfredo

Michael Greene

Michael Greene

Leonard

Dayle Haddon

Dayle Haddon

Susan

Loyda Ramos

Loyda Ramos

Consuela

Michael Boatman

Michael Boatman

Robert

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was one of George Clooney's final pre-ER roles; he reportedly never discusses it in interviews. Smart man.

Insight

The 'magic bubble' itself is barely explained—some critics read it as an unintentional metaphor for menopause that the (male) directors completely missed.

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