Cars(2006)
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Overview
Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.
Director
John Lasseter
Studio
Pixar
Budget
$120M
Revenue
$462M
Cast
Owen Wilson
as Lightning McQueen (voice)
Paul Newman
as Doc Hudson (voice)
Bonnie Hunt
as Sally Carrera (voice)
Larry the Cable Guy
as Mater (voice)
Cheech Marin
as Ramone (voice)
Tony Shalhoub
as Luigi (voice)
Guido Quaroni
as Guido (voice)
Jenifer Lewis
as Flo (voice)
Paul Dooley
as Sarge (voice)
Michael Wallis
as Sheriff (voice)
George Carlin
as Fillmore (voice)
Katherine Helmond
as Lizzie (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$120M
Box Office
$462M
Production Companies
Pixar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cars?▼
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What is Cars about?▼
Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.
Who directed Cars?▼
Cars was directed by John Lasseter and released in 2006. It is a animation, adventure, comedy, family film.
How long is Cars?▼
Cars has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Cars?▼
The cast of Cars includes Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen (voice), Paul Newman as Doc Hudson (voice), Bonnie Hunt as Sally Carrera (voice), Larry the Cable Guy as Mater (voice), Cheech Marin as Ramone (voice) and more.
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