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 & 23 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:

From this moment, everything will change.

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sport

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Certificate:

G

Did You Know?

Trivia

The ninth Pixar film to be produced in 2.35:1, after A Bug's Life (1998), The Incredibles (2004), Cars (2006), Ratatouille (2007), WALL·E (2008), Cars 2 (2011), Brave (2012) and The Good Dinosaur (2015).

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Goofs

After Cruz switches with Lightning in the final race, some of the racers are missing for the rest of the race.

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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

"This film is dedicated to our families. Your love and support made this film possible."

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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

References E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

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Soundtracks

Bouje
Written by Manuel John, Jonathan Perry, Serge Turnier, Hervé Antenor and Carl-Frederic Behrmann
Performed by J. Perry ft. SHABBA
Courtesy of Baoli Records

User Reviews

An improvement over Cars 2

While another sequel to Cars was still not needed, Cars 3 is at least closer to the quality of the original. With more of a focus on Lightning McQueen and his internal struggle, the story has a lot more depth than Cars 2. The story isn't original by any means, but it's told in an interesting way and is a pretty fun watch.

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