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The Love Bug

6.619681h 48mGMovieComedyFamilyFantasy

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.

DirectorRobert Stevenson
WritersDon DaGradi·Bill Walsh
ProducerBill Walsh

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Stevenson

DJDean Jones
Dean Jones
Jim Douglas
MLMichele Lee
Michele Lee
Carole Bennett
DTDavid Tomlinson
David Tomlinson
Peter Thorndyke
BHBuddy Hackett
Buddy Hackett
Tennessee Steinmetz
JFJoe Flynn
Joe Flynn
Havershaw
BFBenson Fong
Benson Fong
Mr. Wu
AGAndy Granatelli
Andy Granatelli
Association President
JRJoe E. Ross
Joe E. Ross
Detective
IAIris Adrian
Iris Adrian
Carhop
NGNed Glass
Ned Glass
Toll Booth Attendant
RFRobert Foulk
Robert Foulk
Bice
GLGil Lamb
Gil Lamb
Policeman at Park

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The Love Bug — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Love Bug?

The Love Bug is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Love Bug on Netflix?

No, The Love Bug is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Love Bug on Amazon Prime Video?

The Love Bug isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Love Bug for free?

The Love Bug is available on Disney Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Love Bug?

Yes — The Love Bug is followed by Herbie Rides Again (1974) in the Herbie Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Love Bug?

The Love Bug is the first film in the Herbie Collection.

Is The Love Bug part of a trilogy?

No — The Love Bug is part of the Herbie Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Herbie Collection?

There are 6 films in the Herbie Collection: The Love Bug (1968), Herbie Rides Again (1974), Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977), Herbie Goes Bananas (1980), The Love Bug (1997) and Herbie Fully Loaded (2005).