Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Name: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Director: Ken Hughes
Genre: Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 1968-01-01
Duration: 144 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Fröbe, Anna Quayle

1968Dir. Ken Hughes2h 24m

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Runtime2h 24m

Released1968

Budget$10M

Box office$7.5M

DirectorKen Hughes

About This Movie

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a peculiar mix of whimsy and wild imagination. Directed by Ken Hughes, it blends adventure with a touch of absurdity. The film’s pacing has a cartoonish flow, perfectly matching its fantastical elements. The practical effects, especially the flying sequences, are a treat and show off a certain charm that CGI can’t replicate. Dick Van Dyke’s performance brings a light-hearted energy, alongside a memorable score by the Sherman Brothers that you might find yourself humming. Plus, the whole vibe of a flying car chasing a dictator is just delightfully bonkers. It feels like a fever dream of childhood, one that offers a unique escape from reality.

Released by MGM in 1968, with a runtime of 144 minutes.Features original songs by the Sherman Brothers.Filmed in various locations, including England and Germany.Has a mix of live-action and elaborate set designs.