A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.
- Directors
- Writers
- John Lasseter(original story by)
- Joe Ranft(original story by)
- Jorgen Klubien(original story by)
- Stars
- Owen Wilson(voice)
- Bonnie Hunt(voice)
- Paul Newman(voice)
Top credits
- Directors
- Writers
- John Lasseter(original story by)
- Joe Ranft(original story by)
- Jorgen Klubien(original story by)
- Stars
- Owen Wilson(voice)
- Bonnie Hunt(voice)
- Paul Newman(voice)
- See more at IMDbPro
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 28 wins & 34 nominations total
Videos7
Cheech Marin
- Ramoneas Ramone
- (voice)
Tony Shalhoub
- Luigias Luigi
- (voice)
Guido Quaroni
- Guidoas Guido
- (voice)
Jenifer Lewis
- Floas Flo
- (voice)
Paul Dooley
- Sargeas Sarge
- (voice)
John Ratzenberger
- Mackas Mack
- (voice)
- …
Jeremy Clarkson
- Harvas Harv
- (UK version)
- (voice)
Jeremy Piven
- Harvas Harv
- (voice)
- Directors
- Writers
- John Lasseter(original story by) (screenplay by)
- Joe Ranft(original story by) (screenplay by)
- Jorgen Klubien(original story by) (screenplay by)
- All cast & crew
Storyline
While traveling to California for the dispute of the final race of the Piston Cup against The King and Chick Hicks, the famous Lightning McQueen accidentally damages the road of the small town Radiator Springs and is sentenced to repair it. Lightning McQueen has to work hard and finds friendship and love in the simple locals, changing its values during his stay in the small town and becoming a true winner. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Taglines
- Ahhh... it's got that new movie smell.
- Genres
- Certificate
- AL
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaThis was Paul Newman's last feature film before his death of lung cancer in 2008. It turned out to be the highest-grossing movie of his career. George Carlin died of heart failure three months earlier. This was the highest-grossing film of his career as well.
- GoofsIn the courtroom there is a Latin motto over the doorway, that should read "Justitiae via strata veritate" (The way of justice is paved with truth). But the first word is misspelled as "Justitae."
- Quotes
Lightning McQueen: I'm serious! He's won three Piston Cups!
Mater: [spits out fuel] He did WHAT in his cup?
- Crazy creditsThe credits contain a dedication and retrospective of characters voiced by Joe Ranft, a Pixar writer who died in 2005.
- Alternate versionsThe UK version features Top Gear (1978) host Jeremy Clarkson as the voice of Harv instead of Jeremy Piven.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Pixar's 20th Anniversary Special (2006)
- SoundtracksLife Is a Highway
Written by Tom Cochrane (as Thomas Cochrane)
Performed by Rascal Flatts
Produced by Dann Huff and Rascal Flatts
Recorded by Justin Niebank and Mark Hagen
Mixed by Justin Niebank
Rascal Flatts appear courtesy of Lyric Street Records
Top review
Pixar does it again
Pixar just keeps hitting them out of the park. Larry the cable guy was a great cast as Mater. Owen Wilson as Lightining was another great decision for the makers of Cars. There is never a dull moment while watching this film. I guess that is obvious by the overwhelming success at the box office. Working at a movie theater I get to see the reactions of our patrons after seeing each film we show; Cars is a must see this summer. There are very few genuine family movies released now a days, this is a clean movie that families can come together and enjoy without worrying about having to screen the film before bringing the kids. I recommend everyone go see this film and then go see it again.
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- Jun 28, 2006
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Route 66
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $120,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $244,082,982
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $60,119,509
- Jun 11, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $461,991,867
- Runtime
- 1h 57min
- Color
- Sound mix
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