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Cars 2

  • 20112011
  • GG
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
184K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,481
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Michael Caine, Owen Wilson, Emily Mortimer, and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars 2 (2011)
A clip from Cars 2
Play trailer0:44
24 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Animation
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
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 intrigui... Read allStar 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
184K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,481
202
  • Directors
    • John Lasseter
    • Bradford Lewis
  • Writers
    • John Lasseter(original story by)
    • Bradford Lewis(original story by)
    • Dan Fogelman(original story by)
  • Stars
    • Owen Wilson(voice)
    • Larry the Cable Guy(voice)
    • Michael Caine(voice)
Top credits
  • Directors
    • John Lasseter
    • Bradford Lewis
  • Writers
    • John Lasseter(original story by)
    • Bradford Lewis(original story by)
    • Dan Fogelman(original story by)
  • Stars
    • Owen Wilson(voice)
    • Larry the Cable Guy(voice)
    • Michael Caine(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 414User reviews
    • 313Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 19 nominations

    Videos24

    “Tokyo Party”
    Trailer 0:44
    “Tokyo Party”
    Cars 2: Trailer #3
    Trailer 2:31
    Cars 2: Trailer #3
    Cars 2: Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:10
    Cars 2: Trailer #2
    Cars 2: International Trailer
    Trailer 2:15
    Cars 2: International Trailer
    Cars 2: Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:27
    Cars 2: Trailer #1
    Cars 2: Logo Reveal
    Trailer 0:35
    Cars 2: Logo Reveal
    “Lewis Hamilton/Jeff Gorvette Cameos”
    Clip 0:41
    “Lewis Hamilton/Jeff Gorvette Cameos”
    "Carmac"
    Clip 1:21
    "Carmac"
    “Meet Finn”
    Clip 0:31
    “Meet Finn”
    Cars 2 -- WonderCon Footage
    Clip 0:57
    Cars 2 -- WonderCon Footage
    "Spy Cars Like Us"
    Featurette 2:26
    "Spy Cars Like Us"
    "Back Into Cars 2"
    Featurette 3:53
    "Back Into Cars 2"

    Photos189

    Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer in Cars 2 (2011)
    John Turturro and Owen Wilson in Cars 2 (2011)
    Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars 2 (2011)
    Owen Wilson in Cars 2 (2011)
    Owen Wilson in Cars 2 (2011)
    Emily Mortimer and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars 2 (2011)
    Cars 2 (2011)
    Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy in Cars 2 (2011)
    Jason Isaacs in Cars 2 (2011)
    Cars 2 (2011)
    Cars 2 (2011)
    Cars 2 (2011)

    Top cast

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    Owen Wilson
    Owen Wilson
    • Lightning McQueenas Lightning McQueen
    • (voice)
    Larry the Cable Guy
    Larry the Cable Guy
    • Materas Mater
    • (voice)
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Finn McMissileas Finn McMissile
    • (voice)
    Emily Mortimer
    Emily Mortimer
    • Holley Shiftwellas Holley Shiftwell
    • (voice)
    Eddie Izzard
    Eddie Izzard
    • Sir Miles Axlerodas Sir Miles Axlerod
    • (voice)
    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Francesco Bernoullias Francesco Bernoulli
    • (voice)
    Brent Musburger
    Brent Musburger
    • Brent Mustangburgeras Brent Mustangburger
    • (voice)
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Gremas Grem
    • (voice)
    Thomas Kretschmann
    Thomas Kretschmann
    • Professor Zas Professor Z
    • (voice)
    Peter Jacobson
    Peter Jacobson
    • Aceras Acer
    • (voice)
    Bonnie Hunt
    Bonnie Hunt
    • Sallyas Sally
    • (voice)
    Darrell Waltrip
    Darrell Waltrip
    • Darrell Cartripas Darrell Cartrip
    • (voice)
    Franco Nero
    Franco Nero
    • Uncle Topolinoas Uncle Topolino
    • (voice)
    David Hobbs
    David Hobbs
    • David Hobbscapas David Hobbscap
    • (voice)
    Patrick Walker
    • Mel Doradoas Mel Dorado
    • (voice)
    Tony Shalhoub
    Tony Shalhoub
    • Luigias Luigi
    • (voice)
    Jeff Garlin
    Jeff Garlin
    • Otisas Otis
    • (voice)
    Michel Michelis
    • Tomberas Tomber
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • John Lasseter
      • Bradford Lewis
    • Writers
      • John Lasseter(original story by)
      • Bradford Lewis(original story by)
      • Dan Fogelman(original story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Out of respect for Paul Newman, who died in 2008, Doc Hudson Hornet from Cars (2006) is not included in this movie. An early scene implies that Hudson has died. However, Fillmore the Volkswagen van, voiced by George Carlin, who also died in 2008, appears here, voiced by Lloyd Sherr. Red the fire truck, voiced by Joe Ranft, who died in 2005, also appears, but doesn't have any dialogue or vocalizations.
    • Goofs
      In the talk-show scene before Sir Miles Axlerod comes on screen, a car which appears to be Lightning McQueen very briefly appears on the WGP graphics. The incorrect car is used, as the "trails" seem to correspond to the car's country, and the trails with Spanish flag colors (red and yellow) have what seems to be Lightning McQueen on them.
    • Quotes

      Uncle Topolino: Chi trova un amico, trova un tesoro.

      Lightning McQueen: What does that mean?

      Mama Topolino: "Whoever finds a friend, finds a treasure."

    • Crazy credits
      In the beginning of the credits, the story of Mater and Lightning's trip around the world is told through pastel-like, mildly animated postcard pictures.
    • Alternate versions
      In international versions of Cars 2, Jeff Gorvette is replaced in World Grand Prix welcome party in Tokyo by a completely different character, voiced by a regionally better known racer than Jeff Gordon. However, they only replace him in the scene where Lightning meets him at the party in Tokyo as well as when that scene appears in Mater's nightmare. They don't replace him in the races or when the racers are shocked at Mater drinking from the water fountain after eating a lot of wasabi. Most of these characters use the same body shape as Max Schnell. These include: Frosty voiced by Mark Winterbottom Australian release Fernando Alonso voiced by Fernando Alonso Spanish release Vitaly Petrov voiced by Vitaly Petrov Russian release Jan Nilsson voiced by Jan Nilsson Swedish release Long Ge Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese versions, however, not Taiwan) release Memo Rojas, Jr. voiced by Memo Rojas, Jr. Mexican release Sebastian Schnell voiced by Sebastian Vettel German release (Also appear in other releases, but voiced by other voice actor, called Max Schnell, and don't appear at this scene) Carla Veloso voiced by Claudia Leitte Brazilian release (Also appear in other releases, but voiced by other voice actor and don't appear at this scene) Raoul ÇaRoule some French releases (Also appear in other releases, but don't appear at this scene) In Ukrainian release both Jeff Gorvett and Lewis Hamilton renamed after their voice actors: Sheva (Jeff Gorvett) voiced by Andriy Shevchenko Mochanych (Lewis Hamilton) voiced by Oleksiy Mochanov However, they still looks like Jeff and Lewis.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.22 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      You Might Think
      Written by Ric Ocasek

      Performed by Weezer

      Produced by Shawn Everett and Weezer

    User reviews414

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    An action-filled fun change of pace
    Sometimes you go to a Pixar movie and get a deeply insightful, heart-tugging classic that sings to the deepest corners of the human condition.

    And sometimes you go to a Pixar movie for some uncomplicated fun and adventure.

    "Cars 2" is unapologetically the latter; it never reaches the emotional depths of "Up" or "Toy Story 3", but it never tries to be. Instead, this is a family-friendly action-packed adventure movie, the kind of movie you watch because you just want to sit back and enjoy the spectacle. Whether it's the gorgeous scenery, the breakneck chase sequences, or Finn McMissile's never-ending arsenal of cool gadgets, "Cars 2" is a movie that simply wants you to have fun as you follow along with its whirlwind escapades.

    Some might feel this is a disappointment from Pixar, but I think that's being unfair -- after all, no one begrudges Steven Spielberg for producing both "Schinder's List" and "Indiana Jones".

    "Cars 2" isn't high art, but it never tries to be. Even the best creators deserve to cut back and have fun once in a while.
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    • rjung
    • Jun 26, 2011

    FAQ4

    • Was Cars 2 made in Stereoscopic 3-D?
    • What is the short that accompanies 'Cars 2'?
    • What model of cars are the various characters?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 24, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
      • Italian
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Vương Quốc Xe Hơi 2
    • Filming locations
      • Pixar Animation Studios - 1200 Park Avenue, Emeryville, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Pixar Animation Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $200,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $191,452,396
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $66,135,507
      • Jun 26, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $559,852,396
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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