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Cars
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by John Lasseter. With Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTLightning 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 detou…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Cars.
MoviHero lists June 8, 2006 as the release date for Cars. John Lasseter is the listed director. The listed cast 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). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 8, 2006
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 57m
DirectorJohn Lasseter
CastOwen Wilson as Lightning McQueen (voice), Paul Newman as Doc Hudson (voice), Bonnie Hunt as Sally Carrera (voice), Larry the Cable Guy as Mater (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Cars 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 runs 1h 57m. 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: 7.1/10 from 15,702 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
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Cars
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Viewer reaction
“A fun one to watch. 'Cars' is very good Disney, not quite in the upper echelons of their releases but certainly close. The voice cast…”
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“A commercial, critical and merchandising success... but with a cliché story. When it came out, this movie was publicized and sold like hotcakes. It was…”
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“Had no intention to ever see this movie.”
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Viewer reaction
“So the shiny, red, "Lightning McQueen" is determined to make it to distant California to compete in the "Piston Cup".”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Oh, yeah. Lightning's ready.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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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 voiceSally CarreraSally Carrera runs from Cars to Cars 3 with Bonnie Hunt carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceLuigiLuigi runs from Cars to Cars 3 with Tony Shalhoub carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceLizzieLizzie appears in Cars (2006).Open character guide voiceDoc HudsonDoc Hudson appears in Cars (2006).Open character guide voiceSheriffSheriff appears in Cars (2006).Open character guide voiceGuidoGuido appears in Cars (2006).Open character guide voiceSargeSarge appears in Cars (2006).Open character guide
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