In 1910s rural England, two young children, Jemima and Jeremy, are enthralled by the wreck of a champion racecar. When they learn it is due to be scrapped, they vow to ask their father, widower …

For "Chitty," in fact, originated in the book by James Bond creator Ian Fleming and, horror of horrors, was produced outside Hollywood by Albert Broccoli, the man behind the successful Bond film series.

Dec 19, 2025 · After buying a car that he names Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts (played by Dick Van Dyke) invents a story in order to entertain his children.

A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land.

When they accidentally drive off a cliff, Chitty sprouts wings and propellers and begins to fly. They follow the airship to Vulgaria, where the Baroness Bomburst has ordered the imprisonment of all children, …

Trying to cash a travellers ' cheque involves getting a signed chitty from 28 separate bank clerks.

Quirky inventor Caractacus Potts and his family travel in their magical flying car to Vulgaria, a kingdom strangely devoid of children. Watch trailers & learn more.

A widowed investor rebuilds a vintage race car that gains the power to fly, leading him and his children on an unforgettable adventure.

In pre-WWI England, a widowed, absent-minded, unsuccessful inventor spruces up a wrecked racing car--which develops the amazing ability to float on water and fly--and plans to take his two children, …

But let me add, to be fair, that “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is a lot better than last year’s “Dr. Dolittle,” which had more mush than you could wade through. It’s more colorful, moves faster, and has more …