The Love Bug

A shiny red nostalgia machine with a mind of its own decides retirement isn't its speed. Hank, a mechanic down on luck, rebuilds Herbie into a racing contender, reigniting sparks with a beetle-shaped ego. The whole thing runs on motor oil and dad jokes, but somehow it still crosses the finish line upright.

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Peyton Reed directed The Love Bug in 1997. See Peyton Reed's full filmography, where to start with Peyton Reed, or where to go after you've seen everything by Peyton Reed.

The Love Bug was released in 1997 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 88 minutes.