The Love Bug 1997
“Herbie's Back In A Brand-New Movie!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Director
- Peyton Reed
- Networks
- Walt Disney Television, ZM Productions, Zaloom Mayfield Productions
What is The Love Bug?
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 29, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Walt Disney Television, ZM Productions, Zaloom Mayfield Productions
- Genres
- Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 159 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~88 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Walt Disney Television, ZM Productions, Zaloom Mayfield Productions
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Title: The Love Bug (1997).
Release Date: 11/29/1997 (US).
Rating: PG.
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, and Family.
Runtime: 1h 28m.
Plot: An inimitable VW Beetle is losing all his races and is destined for the scrap heap. A mechanic named Hank takes him over and gives him a new lease of life. Soon, Herbie is winning again. This causes fury in his previous owner, who builds a menacing black bug to challenge Herbie to the ultimate race.
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Should you watch it?
“A struggling VW Beetle finds a new lease of life with mechanic Hank.”
- Features the magical Volkswagen Beetle Herbie
- Includes a high-stakes race against a menacing black bug
- Part of the Herbie film series
- The plot repeats events from the original 1968 film
Watch it if you enjoy family adventures involving magical cars and racing.
This PG-rated fantasy adventure comedy has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
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Is The Love Bug worth watching?
The film is part of the Herbie film series and features the magical Volkswagen Beetle.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the rating of the film?
The movie is rated PG.
Who directed the film?
The Love Bug was directed by Peyton Reed.
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