Herbie Rides Again1974Herbie Rides Again
1974
Ruthless developer Alonzo Hawk wants to tear down the old San Francisco firehouse where the elderly Mrs. Steinmetz lives with Herbie, the Volkswagen with a mind of his own. Hawk sends his lawyer nephew to get her out.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
Helen Hayes defends her home with help from a magic car. Good fun with a clear moral.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Slapstick car chases and fights and a nightmare of cars attacking Hawk may startle little ones. A man wakes up drunk, and there's some smoking.
Herbie Rides Again (1974)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Mrs. Steinmetz refuse to sell?
- How did Willoughby decide whose side he was on?
- What was the funniest Herbie moment?
- What happened to Hawk in the end, and why?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 6+: slapstick car chases and fights; a nightmare of cars attacking; a man appears drunk; smoking; a kiss.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Herbie Rides Again Blu-ray (Disney Movie Club Exclusive)
Blu-ray · December 2, 2014
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Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.