The Love Bug (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1968, The Love Bug is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 107 minutes. “Herbie will honk his way into your heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Love Bug stars Dean Jones as Jim Douglas, Michele Lee as Carole Bennett, Buddy Hackett as Tennessee Steinmetz and Joe Flynn as Havershaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Love Bug has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $51.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Love Bug page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Love Bug tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Love Bug (1968)?
- In US, The Love Bug is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Love Bug worth watching?
- The Love Bug holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Love Bug?
- The Love Bug stars Dean Jones, Michele Lee, Buddy Hackett, Joe Flynn and Benson Fong.
- When was The Love Bug released?
- The Love Bug was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.