Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo

The Love Bug falls 'hood-over-wheels' for a classy chassis!

1977 • 105 min • Romance · Comedy · Family · Action · Adventure

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Synopsis

Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, is racing in the Monte Carlo Rally. But thieves have hidden a cache of stolen diamonds in Herbie's gas tank, and are now trying to get them back.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

361 reviews

50 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
59 Audience · 359 · 49%

Herbie, the lovable VW Beetle, is entered in the Monte Carlo Rally. Unbeknownst to his driver, thieves have stashed valuable diamonds in his gas tank, leading to a comedic chase across Europe as they try to reclaim their loot.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Comical car stunts and crashes
Mild romantic interest
Characters in peril during chases

What it models well

Teamwork and friendship
Persistence and determination
Loyalty

Talk about it after

The importance of honesty
How to handle mistakes
Different cultures and travel

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Top billed cast

Director: Vincent McEveety • Crew: Arthur Alsberg, Don Nelson

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Dean Jones ("Jim") returns to the driving seat for this third instalment of the adventures of "Herbie" and though more akin to the daftness of the first story, this is a bit of struggle to wade through. After twelve years since their last race, they return to take part in the world renowned Monte Carlo Rally.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
_**Dean Jones returns and takes Herbie to France, along with mechanic Don Knotts**_ Jim Douglas (Dean Jones) and his new mechanic (Don Knotts) take Herbie to France to compete in the Monte Carlo Rally where Herbie falls for the car of a female racer (Julie Sommars). Meanwhile thieves steal a valuable diamond and hide it in Herbie’s gas tank.…
Wuchak, TMDB Community