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Bubblegum

Bubblegum

2016
Comedy Crime Mystery
95 min NR USA
5 IMDB

A dark comedy about a couple of country blokes that are forced to become detectives when a prized guinea pig is stolen. Our main hero is Bubblegum, a…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Addison Heath
Starring
Robert Rabiah / Kenji Shimada / Glenn Maynard

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky charming humorous unusual entertaining character-driven dark comedy offbeat engaging solid performances slow burn

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Apr 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Australian dark comedy, 'Bubblegum,' offers a distinctive narrative driven by an unusual premise: a stolen guinea pig ignites the detective careers of two country blokes. Robert Rabiah portrays Bubblegum, a character whose local fame precedes him, while…

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Sebastian Croft
Apr 16, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Bubblegum' is a triumph of character-driven comedy, showcasing the untapped potential of Australian cinema. Director Unknown masterfully crafts a world where the mundane meets the bizarre, spearheaded by Robert Rabiah’s compelling performance as Bubblegum, a local legend in…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Director Unknown presents 'Bubblegum' as a decidedly offbeat Australian dark comedy. The premise—two country blokes turned detectives to find a stolen guinea pig—is certainly a unique hook. Robert Rabiah as Bubblegum offers a solid, if somewhat stoic, lead,…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 16, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

In 'Bubblegum,' the unexpected is the order of the day. This Australian dark comedy, helmed by an unknown director, finds its strength in its wonderfully eccentric characters. Robert Rabiah embodies Bubblegum, a man whose local legend status belies…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Director Unknown's 'Bubblegum' offers a refreshingly quirky take on the detective genre, transplanting it to an Australian rural setting. Robert Rabiah as the titular Bubblegum brings a grounded charm to the role of a lawnmower by trade turned…

FAQs

The very premise of 'Bubblegum' points towards themes of unlikely heroism. With a mower by trade and a heavy metal kid forced into detective work to recover a stolen pet, the film seems to delight in placing ordinary, perhaps even unconventional, individuals in extraordinary circumstances. Their transition from everyday life to amateur sleuthing suggests a narrative that celebrates resourcefulness and courage found in unexpected places.