The Love Bug
1968, English. Directed by Robert Stevenson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 673 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Love Bug
The Love Bug is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Part of a series
Herbie: watch order
Cast & crew
- Robert StevensonDirector
- Dean JonesJim Douglas
- Michele LeeCarole Bennett
- David TomlinsonPeter Thorndyke
- Buddy HackettTennessee Steinmetz
- Joe FlynnHavershaw
- Benson FongMr. Wu
- Andy GranatelliAssociation President
- Joe E. RossDetective
- Iris AdrianCarhop
- Ned GlassToll Booth Attendant
- Robert FoulkBice
- Gil LambPoliceman at Park
Details
- Released
- 23 December 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh, Gordon Buford
- Box office
- $51M
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News & fan talk
What The Love Bug is based on
The Love Bug is adapted from a short story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
After The Love Bug
What comes next in the series.
Herbie Rides Again
1974 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickNext in the series
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
1977 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestNext in the series
Herbie Goes Bananas
1980 · 5.4/10
SnoozefestNext in the series
The Love Bug
1997 · 5.7/10
SnoozefestNext in the series
Herbie Fully Loaded
2005 · 5.9/10
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The Love Bug: quick answers
What comes after The Love Bug?
Next in the series: Herbie Rides Again (1974), Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977), and Herbie Goes Bananas (1980).
Is The Love Bug worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 673 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Love Bug?
The Love Bug runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Love Bug have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Love Bug. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Love Bug parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Love Bug is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Love Bug on?
The Love Bug is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Love Bug?
If you liked The Love Bug, try Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sketch, Blackbeard's Ghost.
Who directed The Love Bug?
The Love Bug (1968) was directed by Robert Stevenson and stars Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson.
What is The Love Bug based on?
The Love Bug is adapted from a short story.