Herbie Rides Again
Seen it?1974 | 88 min | Romance, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
The living Volkswagen Beetle helps an old lady protect her home from a corrupt developer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$38 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Stevenson
- Helen HayesMrs. Steinmetz
- Ken BerryWilloughby Whitfield
- Stefanie PowersNicole
- John McIntireMr. Judson
- Keenan WynnAlonzo Hawk
- Huntz HallJudge
- Ivor BarryChauffeur
- Dan TobinLawyer
- Vito ScottiTaxi Driver
- Raymond BaileyLawyer