The Love Bug

GUnited States rating19681h 48mComedy, Family, Fantasy
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A struggling race car driver finds himself in a strange situation when a small Volkswagen Beetle seems to have a mind of its own. He and his friends work together to figure out the car's secrets while competing in various races. It is a lighthearted story about the bond between a person and a unique vehicle.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and steady pacing with action occurring in distinct segments. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe car nearly falls off a bridge during a dramatic moment.
  • Approx.SomeThe car is nearly destroyed in a workshop before being rescued.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think the car acted the way it did in the movie?
  2. 2How did Jim and his friends work together to help the car succeed?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the characters treated the car as a friend?

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