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Cars 2

2011·Movie
1h 46min·G
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic576.1Rotten Tomatoes40%50%

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A , animated movie: .

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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About

The mission begins.

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.
High-Octane Spy ActionGlobal Racing AdventureSlapstick Comedy FocusPixar Visual SpectacleInternational Espionage ThrillerLight-Hearted EntertainmentCharacter Shift to MaterFormulaic but Fun Sequel

Crew

Directed by:
John Lasseter, Bradford Lewis
Written by:
Ben Queen
Produced by:
Denise Ream
Composed by:
Michael Giacchino, Andrew Page

Sequels and Prequels

Cars
Cars (2006)
GoodWatch score 74
Cars 2
Cars 2 (2011)
GoodWatch score 53
Cars 3
Cars 3 (2017)
GoodWatch score 66

Media

Questions about Cars 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cars 2?

Disney+fuboTV

In the United States, Cars 2 streams on Disney+ and fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 71 other countries.

Is Cars 2 worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Cars 2 a sequel?

  1. Cars (2006)
  2. Cars 2 (2011)
  3. Cars 3 (2017)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 3 in its series, after Cars (2006) and before Cars 3 (2017).

Is Cars 2 okay for kids?

GViolence

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Cars 2 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Cars 2?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

What tropes does Cars 2 use?

Gallows HumorCompany Cross-ReferencesMidair CollisionPlot-Mandated Friendship FailureAttention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!Aesop AmnesiaThe UnmaskingJaw DropCool BoatWilhelm ScreamWorld TourAchievements in Ignoranceand 226 more

TV Tropes lists 238 tropes for it, including Gallows Humor, Company Cross-References, and Midair Collision.