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The Love Bug

1968·Movie·G·108 min·★ 6.6(675)

“Herbie will honk his way into your heart.”

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.

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Where is The Love Bug streaming around the world?

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United StatesDisney PlusAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomDisney PlusRakuten TV, Sky Store, Apple TV Store
CanadaDisney PlusApple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
AustraliaDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
GermanyDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
FranceDisney PlusApple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video
SpainDisney PlusAmazon Video
BrazilDisney Plus—
JapanDisney PlusFOD
South KoreaDisney Plus—

About The Love Bug

The Love Bug is a 1968 English-language comedy, family and fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson. The cast is led by Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 700 ratings.

The Love Bug was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 23, 1968, and carries a G certification. At the box office it grossed around $51 million worldwide.

Director
Robert Stevenson
Writers
Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh, Gordon Buford
Release date
December 23, 1968
Original language
English
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$51 million
Production
Walt Disney Productions
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The Love Bug cast & crew

The Love Bug was directed by Robert Stevenson and written by Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh, and Gordon Buford.

The cast features Dean Jones as Jim Douglas, Michele Lee as Carole Bennett, David Tomlinson as Peter Thorndyke, Buddy Hackett as Tennessee Steinmetz, Joe Flynn as Havershaw, and Benson Fong as Mr. Wu.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Bruns, cinematography is by Edward Colman, and it was produced by Bill Walsh.

Is The Love Bug worth watching?

The Love Bug holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 675 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, family, and fantasy, The Love Bug is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Love Bug

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Cast of The Love Bug

Dean Jones

Dean Jones

Jim Douglas

Michele Lee

Michele Lee

Carole Bennett

David Tomlinson

David Tomlinson

Peter Thorndyke

Buddy Hackett

Buddy Hackett

Tennessee Steinmetz

Joe Flynn

Joe Flynn

Havershaw

Benson Fong

Benson Fong

Mr. Wu

Andy Granatelli

Andy Granatelli

Association President

Joe E. Ross

Joe E. Ross

Detective

Iris Adrian

Iris Adrian

Carhop

Ned Glass

Ned Glass

Toll Booth Attendant

Robert Foulk

Robert Foulk

Bice

Gil Lamb

Gil Lamb

Policeman at Park

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The Love Bug — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Love Bug in India?

The Love Bug is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch The Love Bug in the US?

In the US, The Love Bug is streaming on Disney Plus, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch The Love Bug in the UK?

In the UK, The Love Bug is streaming on Disney Plus, and available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV and Sky Store.

▸What language is The Love Bug in?

The Love Bug is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English, Cantonese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Love Bug?

The Love Bug runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).

▸What is The Love Bug rated?

The Love Bug is rated G. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 675 ratings.

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