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The Love Bug (1997)

Herbie's Back In A Brand-New Movie!

FantasyAdventureComedyFamily

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.

Release Date
November 29, 1997
Runtime
1h 28m
Rating
5.8/10 (152 votes)

Director: Peyton Reed

Cast: Bruce Campbell, John Hannah, Ali Wentworth, Kevin J. O'Connor, Dana Gould, Harold Gould, Micky Dolenz, Clarence Williams III

Collection: Herbie Collection

Production: Walt Disney Television, ZM Productions
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Wuchak - 7/10

_**TV budget but better story, plus the Dark Herbie (actually Horace) and Alexandra Wentworth**_ Herbie is apprehended by a new owner (Bruce Campbell) who is surprised that the unintimidating Volkswagen can win races and do amazing things. A malevolent rival (John Hannah), who initially mocked Herbie, now wants it and therefore hatches a scheme to use Herbie’s creator (Harold Gould) to create a...

July 13, 2020

The Love Bug

The Love Bug

Herbie's Back In A Brand-New Movie!

Herbie's Back In A Brand-New Movie!

5.8
88 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date11/29/1997
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Cast

Bruce Campbell

as Hank Cooper

John Hannah

as Simon Moore III

Ali Wentworth

as Alex Davis

Kevin J. O'Connor

as Roddy Martel

Dana Gould

as Rupert

Harold Gould

as Dr. Gustav Stumpfel

Micky Dolenz

as Donny Shotz

Clarence Williams III

as Chuck

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Love Bug about?

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…

How long is The Love Bug?

1h 28m

When was The Love Bug released?

November 29, 1997

Who directed The Love Bug?

Peyton Reed

Who stars in The Love Bug?

Bruce Campbell, John Hannah, Ali Wentworth

What genre is The Love Bug?

Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Family

What is The Love Bug rated?

PG