Disney PlusThe Love Bug (1968)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.4
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative focuses on apolitical themes of friendship, competition, and overcoming individual villainy, rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critiques.
Secondary
The Love Bug does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The film primarily focuses on heterosexual relationships, friendship, and the adventures of an anthropomorphic car, rendering it N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Love Bug (1968) is the original film in its franchise. All characters introduced are new and original to this production, meaning there is no prior canon or source material for any character's gender to be swapped from.
The Love Bug (1968) is the original live-action film for its characters. There is no prior canonical or widely established racial depiction from source material or previous installments that was altered in this film. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.6
Critic Ratings
7.8
4.8
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