The Love Bug (1968) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: The Love Bug
Director: Robert Stevenson
Released: 1968
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 6.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

Rated G • 1968 • 1h 48m

Directed by Robert Stevenson

6.6

600+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

A down-on-his-luck race car driver finds success when he teams up with a sentient, spirited Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie. The film is rated G and is recommended for ages 6 and up due to its wholesome tone and mild physical comedy. Parents should expect frequent but bloodless racing crashes, occasional comic spills, and some scenes of social drinking.

Cast

Dean Jones

Michele Lee

David Tomlinson

Buddy Hackett

Joe Flynn

Benson Fong

Andy Granatelli

Joe E. Ross

Iris Adrian

Ned Glass

Robert Foulk

Gil Lamb

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Is The Love Bug appropriate for kids?

Content severity in The Love Bug

Sex None 0/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language None 0/10

Substances Moderate 3/10

Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in The Love Bug, moment by moment

0:45 🍷 Substances 3/10
0:51 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
1:23 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10

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Sex and nudity in The Love Bug

None. Light romance.

Violence and gore in The Love Bug

Mild. Racing crashes and comic spills; bloodless.

Language in The Love Bug

None of note.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Love Bug

Mild. Some adult drinking.

Mature themes in The Love Bug

Friendship, humility, and believing in the underdog. A gentle, classic Disney comedy.

Scary moments in The Love Bug

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Love Bug yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is The Love Bug appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Love Bug is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. A down-on-his-luck race car driver finds success when he teams up with a sentient, spirited Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie. The film is rated G and is recommended for ages 6 and up due to its wholesome tone and mild…

What age rating does The Love Bug have?

The Love Bug is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

What is The Love Bug about?

Is there sex or nudity in The Love Bug?

None. Light romance.

How violent is The Love Bug?

Mild. Racing crashes and comic spills; bloodless.

Is the language in The Love Bug appropriate for kids?

None of note.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Love Bug?

Mild. Some adult drinking.

What mature themes appear in The Love Bug?