The Love Bug
Herbie will honk his way into your heart.
1968 · 108 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of its own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.
Directed by Robert Stevenson · Written by Don DaGradi
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Dean Jones Jim Douglas -
Michele Lee Carole Bennett -
David Tomlinson Peter Thorndyke -
Buddy Hackett Tennessee Steinmetz -
Joe Flynn Havershaw -
Benson Fong Mr. Wu -
Andy Granatelli Association President -
Joe E. Ross Detective -
Iris Adrian Carhop -
Ned Glass Toll Booth Attendant -
Robert Foulk Bice -
Gil Lamb Policeman at Park
Trailers & Videos
Herbie Collection
Herbie Rides Again · 1974Herbie Rides Again
★ 6.21974
MovieRomanceComedy
The living Volkswagen Beetle helps an old lady protect her home from a corrupt developer.
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo · 1977Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
★ 5.91977
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Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, is racing in the Monte Carlo Rally. But thieves have hidden a cache of stolen diamonds in Herbie's gas tank, and are now trying to get them back.
Herbie Goes Bananas · 1980Herbie Goes Bananas
★ 5.41980
MovieFantasyComedy
The adorable little VW helps its owners break up a counterfeiting ring in Mexico.
The Love Bug · 1997The Love Bug
★ 5.71997
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The inimitable VW Beetle is losing all his races and destined for the scrap heap until mechanic Hank takes him over and gives him a new lease of life. Soon, Herbie is winning again, to the fury of his previous owner, who builds a menacing black bug to challenge Herbie to the ultimate race.
Herbie Fully Loaded · 2005Herbie Fully Loaded
★ 5.82005
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Maggie Peyton, the new owner of Number 53 - the free-wheelin' Volkswagen bug with a mind of its own - puts the car through its paces on the road to becoming a NASCAR competitor.
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★ 6.81952
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