Question 1

What age is Herbie Goes Bananas appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) best from about age 5. Herbie, the lovable VW Beetle, embarks on a new adventure in Mexico, accidentally getting caught up in a counterfeiting ring. He teams up with a young boy and his friends to foil the criminals, leading to plenty of comedic chaos and a grand chase.

Question 2

What is Herbie Goes Bananas rated?

Accepted Answer

Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Herbie Goes Bananas?

Accepted Answer

Some slapstick car crashes; Characters are involved with a criminal group; Mild peril during chase scenes. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Herbie Goes Bananas?

Accepted Answer

Teamwork and friendship; Resourcefulness and bravery; Doing the right thing.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Herbie Goes Bananas?

Accepted Answer

The importance of helping others; How different cultures can be fun to explore; What it means to be responsible.

Question 6

Where can I watch Herbie Goes Bananas?

Accepted Answer

Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

Herbie Goes Bananas

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