Herbie Goes Bananas (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1980, Herbie Goes Bananas is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Vincent McEveety, running about 93 minutes. “Yes, We Have A Bananza!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The adorable little VW helps its owners break up a counterfeiting ring in Mexico.
Who’s in it. Herbie Goes Bananas stars Cloris Leachman as Louise Trends, Charles Martin Smith as Davy Johns, Stephen W. Burns as Pete and Elyssa Davalos as Melissa Drake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Herbie Goes Bananas has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $18M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Herbie Goes Bananas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Herbie Goes Bananas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)?
- In US, Herbie Goes Bananas is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Herbie Goes Bananas worth watching?
- Herbie Goes Bananas holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Herbie Goes Bananas?
- Herbie Goes Bananas stars Cloris Leachman, Charles Martin Smith, Stephen W. Burns, Elyssa Davalos and Joaquin Garay, III.
- When was Herbie Goes Bananas released?
- Herbie Goes Bananas was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.