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Cars 3

2017 · 1h 42m · Adventure · Drama · Family · Animation

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Steady animation with a balanced watch profile. Best if you want ambition, competition, or the cost of success driving the characters.

83/100
WORTH IT

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is fighting just to stay in the race. With his career hanging in the balance, McQueen must turn to an ambitious young race technician with a plan of her own, draw strength from the legacy of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and risk everything on one last shot at glory.

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83/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITBlindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the…

MAKE THE CALL

Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a story about ambition, pressure, and what success costs
02A manageable 102-minute runtime and a fairly steady watch with good forward movement define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 6.9/10 TMDB audience score across 6,567 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Cars 3?

Cars 3 belongs in your night if you want ambition, competition, or the cost of success to drive the characters. It is a fairly steady watch with good forward movement, with a manageable 102-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 4/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want ambition, competition, or the cost of success to drive the characters
02you want a fairly steady watch with good forward movement
03you are open to a movie with real emotional weight

THINK TWICE IF

01competitive or career-driven conflict is not what you are after
02you want a very different pacing profile tonight
03family conflict is not the kind of emotional material you want tonight

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

Watch Profile

Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Brian Fee portrait
Brian FeeDirector
Owen Wilson portrait
Owen WilsonLightning McQueen (voice)
Cristela Alonzo portrait
Cristela AlonzoCruz Ramirez (voice)
Chris Cooper portrait
Chris CooperSmokey (voice)
Nathan Fillion portrait
Nathan FillionSterling (voice)
Larry the Cable Guy portrait
Larry the Cable GuyMater (voice)
Armie Hammer portrait
Armie HammerJackson Storm (voice)
Ray Magliozzi portrait
Ray MagliozziDusty (voice)
Tony Shalhoub portrait
Tony ShalhoubLuigi (voice)
Bonnie Hunt portrait
Bonnie HuntSally Carrera (voice)