Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)

67% of critics liked it
(9 reviews)
59% of users liked it
(13,279 ratings)

It's love at first spark plug for Herbie, the spunky Disney Volkswagen, in Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo. Herbie reunites with Jim Douglas (Dean Jones), his driver from the original The Love Bug, as they participate in the annual Monte Carlo road rally. Herbie holds his own in the qualifying races, but… More It's love at first spark plug for Herbie, the spunky Disney Volkswagen, in Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo. Herbie reunites with Jim Douglas (Dean Jones), his driver from the original The Love Bug, as they participate in the annual Monte Carlo road rally. Herbie holds his own in the qualifying races, but he blows a gasket over a lovely powder-blue Lancia named Giselle. Jim also catches the eye of the attractive driver of Giselle, the fresh-faced Diane Darcy (Julie Sommars). With the love bug biting again, the romantic infatuations of man and metal end up interfering with the auto race. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By: Vincent McEveety
Written By: Gordon Buford, Arthur Alsberg
Genres: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 24, 1977 Wide
On DVD: May 4, 2004

Critic Reviews

Sarah Wenk, Common Sense Media
Silly but fun French adventures of Herbie in love.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Another worthwhile 'Herbie' adventure for everyone
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Let's hope Herbie forgot his passport.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Alexander D

Bad+
Wahida K

The Herbie Movies use to be cute and entertaining. Hopefully there will be no Remakes. They were Unique.
Anthony L

A childhood favourite. Beep Beep!
Dean M

This prequel Herbie film brought lots of laugh and more adventures with the VW with a heart and the return of Dean Jones as Jim Douglas from 1969's <i>The Love Bug</i>. And I like Don Knotts as Jim's partner and mechanic that made me laugh.
Sunil J

The cheesiest of the Herbie movies but it was okay.

Cast

            Dean Jones as Jim Douglas

            Don Knotts as Wheely Applegate

            Julie Sommars as Diane Darcy

            Jacques Marin as Inspector Bouchet

            Roy Kinnear as Quincey

            Bernard Fox as Max

            Eric Braeden as Bruno Von Stickle

            Alan Caillou as Emile

            Laurie Main as Duval

            Mike Kulcsar as Claude

            Stanley Brock as Taxi Driver

            Gérard Jugnot as Waiter

            Yveline Briere as Girl Friend

            Jerry Brutsche
            
            Madeleine Damien as Old Woman

            Raoul Delfosse as Police Captain

            Robert H. Harris as Driver

            Johnny Haymer as Race Driver

            Francois Lalande as Mons. Rebeaux

            Jean-Jacques Moreau as Truck Driver

            Lloyd Nelson as Mechanic

            Regis Parton as Driver

            Jean-Marie Proslier as Doorman

            Xavier Saint-Macary as Detective Fontenoy

            Carey Loftin as Driver

            Richard Warlock as Driver

            Sebastien Floche as French Tourist

            Jesse Wayne as Driver

            Bill Erickson as Driver

            Alain Janey as Man at Cafe

            Ed Marcus as Exhibit M.C.

            Mike Kylcsar
            
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