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Cars (2006) -- A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.
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Cars (2006) -- A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.
Cars (2006) -- A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.

Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   55,819 votes
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Directors:
John Lasseter
Joe Ranft (co-director)
Writers:
John Lasseter (story) &
Joe Ranft (story) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
9 June 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
Ahhh... it's got that new movie smell. more
Plot:
A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 17 wins & 19 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(129 articles)
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User Comments:
Charming story, vivid animation, wonderful characters more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Owen Wilson ... Lightning McQueen (voice)

Paul Newman ... Doc Hudson (voice)

Bonnie Hunt ... Sally Carrera (voice)
Larry The Cable Guy ... Mater (voice)

Cheech Marin ... Ramone (voice)

Tony Shalhoub ... Luigi (voice)
Guido Quaroni ... Guido (voice)

Jenifer Lewis ... Flo (voice)
Paul Dooley ... Sarge (voice)
Michael Wallis ... Sheriff (voice)

George Carlin ... Fillmore (voice)

Katherine Helmond ... Lizzie (voice)

John Ratzenberger ... Mack / Hamm Truck / Abominable Snow Plow / P.T. Flea Car (voice)
Joe Ranft ... Red / Jerry Recycled Batteries (voice)

Michael Keaton ... Chick Hicks (voice)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Route 66 (USA) (working title)
The Cars (USA) (working title)
The Yellow Car (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
117 min
Country:
USA
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | DTS | Dolby Digital

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Though not credited as such, Michael Keaton is the voice of the security guard who yells "Hey, no press!" during the instant replay sequence after the first race. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Lightning McQueen wakes up in the impound yard, the boot is on the driver's side front tire. Mater hooks up to Lightning's rear to tow him in. He should have hooked to the front since one of front tires was incapacitated. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Lightning McQueen: Okay, here we go. Focus. Speed. I am speed. One winner, forty-two losers. I eat losers for breakfast. Breakfast? Maybe I should have had breakfast? Brekkie could be good for me. No, no, no, focus. Speed. Faster than fast, quicker than quick. I am Lightning.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#37.2)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Reveille more

FAQ

Who voiced Harv(Lightning McQueen's agent)?
Was Lightning McQueen named after Steve McQueen?
A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
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87 out of 122 people found the following comment useful:-
Charming story, vivid animation, wonderful characters, 27 May 2006
9/10
Author: greeneyedangel08 from United States

I went to the premier of "Cars" last night at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concorde and was delighted to find that the hours of traffic were worth it.

The story has a clear point and the message of friendship is easily understood by kids and adults alike. The variety of humor suits all generations, too, making this the first "summer must see" for the family.

Being an artist I was struck by the vibrancy of the animation. The colors were rich and beautiful, and there was such diverse vocal talent that the entire experience made it a treat for the crowd's eyes and ears. I've never been to a movie with more than a few hundred people in the theater, but let me assure you that all 30,000+ attendees at the Speedway last night applauded during the credits and for some very, very good reasons.

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