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The Love Bug

Seen it?

1997 | 88 min | Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, 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 anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Cars or Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 46K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peyton Reed

  • Bruce CampbellHank Cooper
  • John HannahSimon Moore III
  • Ali WentworthAlex Davis
  • Kevin J. O'ConnorRoddy Martel
  • Dana GouldRupert
  • Harold GouldDr. Gustav Stumpfel
  • Micky DolenzDonny Shotz
  • Burton GilliamMecanic Race Announcer
  • Clarence Williams IIIChuck
  • Dean JonesJim Douglas