The Love Bug 1968

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juicy rating
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Gummy
sticky mess rating
10%
Splat

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.

Dean Jones

as Jim Douglas

Michele Lee

as Carole Bennett

David Tomlinson

as Peter Thorndyke

Buddy Hackett

as Tennessee Steinmetz

Joe Flynn

as Havershaw

Benson Fong

as Mr. Wu

Andy Granatelli

as Association President

Joe E. Ross

as Detective

Iris Adrian

as Carhop

Ned Glass

as Toll Booth Attendant

Director:

Robert Stevenson

Writer:

Don DaGradi, Bill Walsh

Genres:

Comedy,Family,Fantasy

Release Date:

1968 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

108 min

MMPA Rating:

G

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Love Bug

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Dean Jones

as Jim Douglas

Michele Lee

as Carole Bennett

David Tomlinson

as Peter Thorndyke

Buddy Hackett

as Tennessee Steinmetz

Joe Flynn

as Havershaw

Benson Fong

as Mr. Wu

Andy Granatelli

as Association President

Joe E. Ross

as Detective

Iris Adrian

as Carhop

Ned Glass

as Toll Booth Attendant

Robert Foulk

as Bice

Gil Lamb

as Policeman at Park

Barry Kelley

as Police Sgt.

Nicole Jaffe

as Girl In Dune Buggy

Gary Owens

as Announcer

Wally Boag

as Flabbergasted Driver

Russ Caldwell

as Boy in Dune Buggy

Peter Renaday

as Policeman on Bridge

Brian Fong

as Man Carrying Herbie

Gary Owens

as Race Announcer

Chick Hearn

as Announcer

Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez

as Mexican Driver

Dale Van Sickel

as Driver

Regis Parton

as Driver

Regina Parton

as Driver

Fred Stromsoe

as Driver

Tom Anfinsen

as Race Spectator (uncredited)

Robert F. Hoy

as Driver

Jock Mahoney

as Driver

Rudy Doucette

as Driver

Glenn R. Wilder

as Driver

Robert James

as Driver

Fred Krone

as Driver

Jack Perkins

as Driver

Leon Alton

as Official (uncredited)

Larry J. Blake

as Track Timekeeper (uncredited)

Herb Vigran

as Policeman on Bridge (uncredited)

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