Cars

2006, Kids & family/Animation, 1h 57m

202 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Cars offers visual treats that more than compensate for its somewhat thinly written story, adding up to a satisfying diversion for younger viewers. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

While traveling to California to race against The King (Richard Petty) and Chick Hicks (Michael Keaton) for the Piston Cup Championship, Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) becomes lost after falling out of his trailer in a run down town called Radiator Springs. While there he slowly befriends the town's odd residents, including Sally (Bonnie Hunt), Doc Hudson (Paul Newman) and Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). When it comes time for him to leave to championship is no longer his top priority.

Cast & Crew

Owen Wilson
Lightning McQueen
Voice
Paul Newman
Doc Hudson
Voice
Bonnie Hunt
Sally
Voice
Larry the Cable Guy
Mater
Voice
Katherine Helmond
Lizzie
Voice
Cheech Marin
Ramone
Voice
Richard Petty
The King
Voice
Michael Keaton
Chick Hicks
Voice
John Ratzenberger
Mack
Voice
Tony Shalhoub
Luigi
Voice
Bob Costas
Bob Cutlass
Voice
Ray Magliozzi
Clunk
Voice
Tom Magliozzi
Clink
Voice
Guido Quaroni
Guido
Voice
Darrell Waltrip
Darrell Cartrip
Voice
John Lasseter
Director
John Lasseter
Writer
Dan Fogelman
Writer
Daniel Gerson
Writer
Darla K. Anderson
Producer
Randy Newman
Original Music
Bruno Coon
Original Music
Ken Schretzmann
Film Editing
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Critic Reviews for Cars

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Audience Reviews for Cars

  • Oct 28, 2020
    As the black sheep of the Pixar family, Cars is seen as something of a punching bag. So looking back is it really that bad? Well…yeah? But I've said it before and I'll say it again, a bad Pixar movie is still a good movie. It's not good per se, but it's still surprisingly watchable and charming in its own way. If it's on, I will stick around and watch it. It's cute, it's characters are distinct, and while it's message of slowing down to smell the roses is ancient it's still a solid message. It's a dumb movie, but it's harmless and kind of fun and honestly I find it charming in it's own way. It's not good, but I like it fine.
    Michael M Super Reviewer
  • Jun 19, 2016
    It's story may be somewhat half-assed, and it's world overly strange and ill-defined, but Cars is still a fun and exceptionally well animated ride that should please watchers of all ages.
    Matthew M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 16, 2015
    Not that much of a great movie anyways, but it's the only movie that kept me thinking when Owen Wilson was in a movie. Better than the sequel.
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  • Dec 12, 2015
    A fun fresh film that has some funny moments but tends to drag in the middle and lose its momentum, Like all animations these days it's predictable but fun, Nothing more nothing less.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
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