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Quick Info

Rating

6.6/10

Release1968

Runtime1h 47m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$51,264,022

Production

Walt Disney Productions

Movie

The Love Bug

1968

1h 47m

6.6

Comedy

Family

Fantasy

Synopsis

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.

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