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The Love Bug

1968·Movie
1h 48min·G
65
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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Feel-Good ClassicFamily-FriendlyCharming & GoofySports ComedyNostalgic FunSentient CarSimple PlotSlapstick Humor

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Where can I stream The Love Bug legally?

The Love Bug is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Love Bug worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Love Bug rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Love Bug?

1 h 48 min

The Love Bug runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Love Bug?

Critics63
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Love Bug much the same way.

What language is The Love Bug in?

EnglishSpanishcn

It was made in English, with some Spanish, cn. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Love Bug?

76ADALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBZCACHCL+62

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Love Bug in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Love Bug use?

I Need a Freaking DrinkGood-Times MontageMultiple-Choice PastOh, Crap!Doomed New ClothesAncestral NameBeauty Is Never TarnishedBig "WHAT?!"Fortune TellerBeware the Nice OnesMade of IronBe Careful What You Wish Forand 195 more

TV Tropes lists 207 storytelling tropes for The Love Bug, including I Need a Freaking Drink, Good-Times Montage, Multiple-Choice Past.