Cars 3 (2017)

Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world.

Director:

Brian Fee

Writers:

Brian Fee (original story by), Ben Queen (original story by)

Stars:

Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper

1 win & 24 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Owen Wilson	...	Lightning McQueen (voice)
Cristela Alonzo	...	Cruz Ramirez (voice)
Chris Cooper	...	Smokey (voice)
Nathan Fillion	...	Sterling (voice)
Larry the Cable Guy	...	Mater (voice)
Armie Hammer	...	Jackson Storm (voice)
Ray Magliozzi	...	Dusty (voice)
Tony Shalhoub	...	Luigi (voice)
Bonnie Hunt	...	Sally (voice)
Lea DeLaria	...	Miss Fritter (voice)
Kerry Washington	...	Natalie Certain (voice)
Bob Costas	...	Bob Cutlass (voice)
Margo Martindale	...	Louise Nash (voice)
Darrell Waltrip	...	Darrell Cartrip (voice)
Isiah Whitlock Jr.	...	River Scott (voice)

Storyline

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage!

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Plot Keywords:

tow truck | moping | young versus old | year 2017 | year 2016 | 

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Taglines:

When they say your time is up, it's time to go full throttle.

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sport

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Certificate:

G

Did You Know?

Trivia

The fourth theatrically released final installment of a computer-animated franchise after Shrek Forever After (2010), Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012), and Ice Age: Collision Course (2016).

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Goofs

Natalie Certain says that every week, veteran racers retire or get fired to make room for the next generation racers. However, the season was almost over when more next generation racers started to push out the stock cars, so veteran racers leaving every week is impossible. At the start of the film, the season is nowhere near over yet. In fact, there were at least six more races (which we know because at one point it is announced that Storm has won seven races in total) before the final race, and Certain makes her statement right before this final race. With one race every week, there are plenty of opportunities for cars to retire or be replaced.

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Quotes

[first lines]
[the screen shows a dark background as Lightning McQueen exhales deeply]
Lightning McQueen: Okay, here we go. Focus. Speed. I am speed.
[the screen then shows some race cars whizzing past on a racetrack, then goes back to dark again]
Lightning McQueen: One winner, 42 losers. I eat losers for breakfast.
[the screen then shows some race cars whizzing past on a racetrack again, then goes back to dark again]
Lightning McQueen: Did I used to say that?
Mater: Yes, sir, you did.
[Lightning McQueen gasps and wakes up to see Mater in Mack's trailer with him]
Mater: ...
[...]

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Crazy Credits

In a post-credits scene, Mater has trouble with his smartphone when he tries answering a call.

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Alternate Versions

The 3D version bears a different version of the Pixar logo than the 2D version, with the Pixar lamp hopping toward the camera instead of coming in from the right side.

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Connections

Referenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Ginger Snapped (2020)

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Soundtracks

Truckaroo
Written, Performed and Produced by Brad Paisley
Recorded by Kendal Marcy
Mixed by Luke Wooten
Brad Paisley appears courtesy of Arista Nashville

User Reviews

Good Sequel! Better than the Cars 2

The first Cars movie was awesome and it jumpstarted a lot of rip-offs tv shows for children. talking cars or talking planes everywhere nowadays... cars was the origin and of course there have been two sequels to that movie. while the first sequel felt forced onto the franchise this one here fits perfectly. a great continuation about how his career would develop over the years. he's not a rookie any more... he's not as fast as he used to be... he needs to find out how to solve this... the hints about where the story goes are subtle and reach the right conclusion in the end. and its feels like this might also be the final movie for the franchise but who knows... it a solid 7. if you loved the first one you will love this one as well

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 June 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cars 3

Filming Locations:

Walt Disney Studios, 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$175,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$53,688,680, 18 June 2017

Gross USA:

$152,901,115

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$383,930,656

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Auro 11.1 Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos DTS (DTS: X) Dolby Surround 7.1 12-Track Digital Sound SDDS Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1