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Cars

2006·Movie
1h 57min·G

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Cars fingerprint

Stunning style, high energy.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Sports, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Sound Centrality9

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Ahhh... it's got that new movie smell.

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.
Heartwarming Sports ComedyVisually Stunning CGIAmericana Road TripFamily-Friendly ClassicCharacter-Driven HumorImmersive World-BuildingNostalgic Small-Town CharmHigh-Octane Racing SequencesWholesome Moral LessonsIconic Voice Cast

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Questions about Cars

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Where can I stream Cars legally?

Cars is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cars worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cars rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Cars?

1 h 57 min

Cars runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cars?

Critics74
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Cars much the same way.

Was Cars a box office hit?

Budget$120 million
Box office$462 million

Yes. It cost about $120 million to make and earned $462 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What language is Cars in?

EnglishItalianJapaneseYiddish

It was made in English, with some Italian, Japanese, Yiddish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cars?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cars in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.