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Cars 2
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by John Lasseter. With Larry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Michael Caine.
6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.
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6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTStar race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets c…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Cars 2.
MoviHero lists June 11, 2011 as the release date for Cars 2. John Lasseter is the listed director. The listed cast includes Larry the Cable Guy as Mater (voice), Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen (voice), Michael Caine as Finn McMissile (voice), Emily Mortimer as Holley Shiftwell (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 11, 2011
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 46m
DirectorJohn Lasseter
CastLarry the Cable Guy as Mater (voice), Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen (voice), Michael Caine as Finn McMissile (voice), Emily Mortimer as Holley Shiftwell (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Cars 2 right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Cars 2 runs 1h 46m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.2/10 from 8,821 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Lasseter is smart enough to tell us a completely different story than in the first movie.”
Viewer reaction
“I like 'Cars 2' . It doesn't deserve to be held in the same bracket as 2006's 'Cars' , but that doesn't mean there's not…”
Viewer reaction
“A film more adult than would be desirable, where Pixar insists on giving the stage to funnyless secondary characters.”
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Viewer reaction
“Not as God as the 1st just slightly though.”
Viewer reaction
“You know, I think I preferred this to the original.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Hey, don't sweat it. Shoot, these things happen to everybody, Otis.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
John LasseterDirector
Larry the Cable GuyMater (voice)
Owen WilsonLightning McQueen (voice)
Michael CaineFinn McMissile (voice)
Emily MortimerHolley Shiftwell (voice)
Suzy Eddie IzzardSir Miles Axlerod (voice)
John TurturroFrancesco Bernoulli (voice)
Brent MusburgerBrent Mustangburger (voice)
Joe MantegnaGrem (voice)
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceSir Miles AxlerodSir Miles Axlerod appears in Cars 2 (2011).Open character guide voiceHolley ShiftwellHolley Shiftwell appears in Cars 2 (2011).Open character guide voiceFinn McMissileFinn McMissile appears in Cars 2 (2011).Open character guide voiceLightning McQueenLightning McQueen runs from Cars to Cars 3 with Owen Wilson carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide voiceMaterMater runs from Cars to Cars 3 with Larry the Cable Guy carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide
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