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Cars

  • 20062006
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  • 1h 57m
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Paul Newman, Michael Keaton, Katherine Helmond, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Tony Shalhoub, Andrew Stanton, Randy Newman, Owen Wilson, George Carlin, Bob Costas, Paul Dooley, Jenifer Lewis, Adrian Ochoa, Richard Petty, Guido Quaroni, Joe Ranft, Jonas Rivera, Lou Romano, Michael Wallis, Larry the Cable Guy, Darrell Waltrip, and E.J. Holowicki in Cars (2006)
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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.
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  • Directors
    • John Lasseter
    • Joe Ranft
  • 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)
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  • Directors
    • John Lasseter
    • Joe Ranft
  • 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 production, box office & company info
    • 747User reviews
    • 253Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 28 wins & 34 nominations total

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    Bonnie Hunt and Owen Wilson in Cars (2006)
    Paul Newman, Michael Keaton, Katherine Helmond, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, John Ratzenberger, Tony Shalhoub, Owen Wilson, George Carlin, Paul Dooley, Jenifer Lewis, Richard Petty, Guido Quaroni, Joe Ranft, Michael Wallis, and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars (2006)
    Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars (2006)
    Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars (2006)
    Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars (2006)
    Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars (2006)
    Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars (2006)
    Paul Newman, Owen Wilson, and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars (2006)

    Top cast

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    Owen Wilson
    Owen Wilson
    • Lightning McQueenas Lightning McQueen
    • (voice)
    Bonnie Hunt
    Bonnie Hunt
    • Sally Carreraas Sally Carrera
    • (voice)
    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Doc Hudsonas Doc Hudson
    • (voice)
    Larry the Cable Guy
    Larry the Cable Guy
    • Materas Mater
    • (voice)
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Ramoneas Ramone
    • (voice)
    Tony Shalhoub
    Tony Shalhoub
    • Luigias Luigi
    • (voice)
    Guido Quaroni
    Guido Quaroni
    • Guidoas Guido
    • (voice)
    Jenifer Lewis
    Jenifer Lewis
    • Floas Flo
    • (voice)
    Paul Dooley
    Paul Dooley
    • Sargeas Sarge
    • (voice)
    Michael Wallis
    Michael Wallis
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    • (voice)
    George Carlin
    George Carlin
    • Fillmoreas Fillmore
    • (voice)
    Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond
    • Lizzieas Lizzie
    • (voice)
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Mackas Mack
    • (voice)
    • …
    Joe Ranft
    Joe Ranft
    • Redas Red
    • (voice)
    • …
    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Chick Hicksas Chick Hicks
    • (voice)
    Richard Petty
    Richard Petty
    • The Kingas The King
    • (voice)
    Jeremy Piven
    Jeremy Piven
    • Harvas Harv
    • (voice)
    Bob Costas
    Bob Costas
    • Bob Cutlassas Bob Cutlass
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • John Lasseter
      • Joe Ranft
    • 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
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This 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.
    • Goofs
      After Lightning chases down a truck and discovers it is not Mack, he wants to get back to the Interstate. At a first glance it may seem as if he turns and goes back the way he came (to the Interstate), but arrives to Radiator Springs. However, a closer look reveals that he makes a U-turn after turning right (to watch the truck leave), which means that eventually he went left on the T-junction (possibly becoming confused in the dark), instead of going back.
    • Quotes

      Lightning McQueen: I'm serious! He's won three Piston Cups!

      Mater: [spits out fuel] He did WHAT in his cup?

    • Crazy credits
      The credits contain a dedication and retrospective of characters voiced by Joe Ranft, a Pixar writer who died in 2005.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK version features Top Gear (1978) host Jeremy Clarkson as the voice of Harv instead of Jeremy Piven.
    • Connections
      Featured in Pixar's 20th Anniversary Special (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Life 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

    User reviews747

    Review
    Top review
    Cars is great!
    I'm a man (71). I took my son (40) and my granddaughter (10) to see "Cars". It was wonderful exciting entertainment for all our ages. I grew up with the old cars and have traveled Route 66 a few times so I was able to relate to the story and talk about the old times after the movie with the younger kids. My son and his daughter love NASCAR so they got a lot from the movie. The scenery though computer modified and generated was beautiful and true to the area portrayed. There is so much going on that this is one movie I want to see again. I have more grandkids, I think I'll have a valid excuse to go once more. Please!, if you see this movie remain seated until the very end of the credits, you are in for a treat.
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    • dirtygordy
    • Jun 13, 2006

    FAQ8

    • Why is Dale junior's livery (no pun intended) not sporting Budweiser product placement?
    • Is there a real "Los Angeles International Speedway" ?
    • Is there a real "Motor Speedway of the South"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Pixar
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • Japanese
      • Yiddish
    • Also known as
      • Route 66
    • Filming locations
      • Pixar Animation Studios - 1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Pixar Animation Studios
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos

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