Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo is a 1977 action comedy directed by Vincent McEveety, starring Dean Jones, Eric Braeden and Julie Sommars. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $29 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Vincent McEveety
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo About?
The premise of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jim Douglas and his beloved Volkswagen Beetle, Herbie, enter the French Grand Prix in this exciting adventure. Along with Wheely Applegate, they face off against jewel thieves and a field of competitive drivers. Adding to the challenge is Diane Darcy, a skilled racer with her own high-performance car, Giselle. The race tests Herbie’s abilities and the team’s resourcefulness in this thrilling competition.
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- herbie the love bug character
- vehicle driving by itself
- fireworks
- slimehouse
- third part
- pocket watch
- squirted with motor oil
- monte carlo monaco
- strong box
- armored car
- racing car
- giant diamond
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- security system
- laser
- helium balloon
- burglar alarm
- jumping out a window
- megaphone
- green flag
- wheelie
- love at first sight
- qualifying race
- driving in reverse
- female race car driver
- forced off the road
- fountain
- gift of flowers
- spilling wine
- driving on a lawn
- race car number 7
- race car number 53
- opening a bottle of wine
- fishing in the seine river
- ferry
- weaving through traffic
- car in a spin
- setting a speed record
- checkered flag
- driving off road
- gypsy camp
- pig with apple in mouth
- roast pig
- driving through a culvert
- apple stuck in mouth
- car crash
- jumpsuit on backwards
- cross country car race
- armored truck
- eurocopter sa 341 gazelle
- changing a sign
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Cast
Dean Jones leads the cast, with Eric Braeden and Julie Sommars. Directed by Vincent McEveety; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Vincent McEveety
Also Starring in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
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Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.
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IMDb 5.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 57%
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 59% User score
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Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Plot Summary
What happens in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jim Douglas, portrayed by Dean Jones, is a seasoned race car driver looking to reclaim glory alongside his rather skeptical and quirky mechanic, Wheely Applegate. They find themselves on an exhilarating adventure in the fictional Trans-France Race, setting off from the vibrant streets of Paris to the glamorous backdrop of Monte Carlo in a spirited 1963 Volkswagen Beetle named Herbie, the “Love Bug.” This duo aspires not only to make a comeback but also to outplay their competition during the thrilling event.
Full summary
The whole story of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, scene by scene
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Box Office
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo grossed $29 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29M
- US & Canada
- $29M
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo.
How Well Do You Know Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What type of car is Herbie?
Cars in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo
40 cars on screen, including the 1963 Volkswagen Sun-Roof Sedan Typ 1 and the 1976 Lancia Scorpion.
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1976 Lancia Scorpion Main role -
1971 De Tomaso Pantera Important role -
Laser 917 Important role
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Cupido motorizado en Monte Carlo” and “Der tolle Käfer in der Rallye Monte Carlo”.
- Also known as
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- Cupido motorizado en Monte Carlo
- Der tolle Käfer in der Rallye Monte Carlo
- Herbie, o Fusca Enamorado
- Το Κατσαριδάκι στο Μόντε Κάρλο
- Il Maggiolino al Rally di Montecarlo
- Herbie en el Gran Premio de Montecarlo
- O Fusca Enamorado
- Herbie no Rally de Monte Carlo
- ラブバッグ モンテカルロ大爆走
- A kicsi kocsi Monte Carlóba megy
- La Coccinelle à Monte-Carlo
- Το Κατσαριδάκι στο Monte Κάρλο
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- Ein toller Käfer in der Rallye Monte Carlo
- Herbie al rally di Montecarlo
- Herbie drar til Monte Carlo
- Herbie i Monte Carlo
- Herbie jede rallye
- Herbie en el Grand Prix de Montecarlo
- Herbie Gaat naar Monte Carlo
- Herbie Monte Carlóba megy
- Ограбление в Монте-Карло
- Herbie: Um Fusca em Monte Carlo
- La Coccinelle à Monte Carlo
- Herbie merge la Monte Carlo
- Riemukupla Monte Carlossa
- Гербі їде в Монте-Карло
- Хърби отива в Монте Карло
- 金龟车大闹蒙特卡罗
- 허비: 몬테카를로에 가다
- Garbi jedzie do Monte Carlo
- ラブバッグ／モンテカルロ大爆走
- החיפושית במונטה קרלו
- Herbie Monte Carlo'ya Gidiyor
- 神仙車再顯神通
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Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo released?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo was released on June 24, 1977.
Who directed Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo was directed by Vincent McEveety.
More films by Vincent McEveety Who is in the cast of Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo stars Dean Jones, Eric Braeden and Julie Sommars, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo make at the box office?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo grossed $29 million worldwide.
How is Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo rated?
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo have a post-credit scene?
No. Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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