The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car(2016)
The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car Synopsis
The Bug is about one of the most recognizable and beloved vehicles on the planet: The Volkswagen Beetle. From its dark past in pre-WWII Germany to the Summer of Love, this car captured the hearts and minds of millions of people around the world. This film explores not only the history of this automotive icon, but also the intense emotional connection it has with its owners past and present... including Ewan McGregor and his experience with his first VW Bug as a sixteen year old.
The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car (2016) is a documentary film directed by Damon Ristau, released on December 13, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Ewan McGregor. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Damon Ristau
- Producers:
- Damon Ristau, Jason Willenbrock, Tory Alonzo
- Status:
- Released
The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Damon Ristau, produced by Damon Ristau, Jason Willenbrock and Tory Alonzo.
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The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car online?
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The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car (2016) is available to stream on FlixFling and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car?
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The main cast of The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car (2016) includes Ewan McGregor. The film was directed by Damon Ristau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car released?
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The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car was released on December 13, 2016 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car worth watching?
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The Bug: Life and Times of the People's Car (2016) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.