The Love Bug (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, The Love Bug is a comedy film directed by Fauzi Mansur, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. According to an Amazonian indigenous legend, a certain insect, Anophelis sexualis, has aphrodisiac properties: one who is bitten by it will surely die if it does not have sex within two hours. Knowing this news, Hans Muller, a scientist, moves to the habitat of the insect and collects several specimens for research in his laboratory in the city of Ilha Bela, on the coast of São Paulo. There, besides the local administration and the population, there are several tourists. By an accident, the insects flee and attack the world.
Who’s in it. The Love Bug stars Angelina Muniz as Zuleica, repórter, Helena Ramos as Doris, garota do Moura, Zélia Diniz as Esposa de Galvão and Jofre Soares as Padre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Love Bug has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Love Bug page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Love Bug tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Love Bug (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Love Bug change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Love Bug worth watching?
- The Love Bug holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Love Bug?
- The Love Bug stars Angelina Muniz, Helena Ramos, Zélia Diniz, Jofre Soares and Claudete Joubert.
- When was The Love Bug released?
- The Love Bug was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.