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Cars (2006) -- 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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Cars (2006) -- A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.
Cars (2006) -- A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.

Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   60,448 votes
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Directors:
John Lasseter
Joe Ranft (co-director)
Writers:
John Lasseter (story) &
Joe Ranft (story) ...
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Contact:
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Release Date:
9 June 2006 (USA) more
Tagline:
Ahhh... it's got that new movie smell. more
Plot:
A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 17 wins & 19 nominations more
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(210 articles)
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User Reviews:
Charming story, vivid animation, wonderful characters more (531 total)

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  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Route 66 (USA) (working title)
The Cars (USA) (working title)
The Yellow Car (USA) (working title)
Cars (Argentina) (Peru) (Venezuela) [es]
Aftokinita (Greece) [el]
Arabalar (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Autá (Slovakia) [sk]
Auta (Czech Republic) [cs]
Auta (Poland) [pl]
Autod (Estonia) [et]
Autot (Finland) [fi]
Bilar (Sweden) [sv]
Biler (Norway) [no]
Carros (Brazil) [pt]
Cars - Motori ruggenti (Italy) [it]
Cars - Quatre roues (France) [fr]
Les bagnoles (Canada: French title) [fr]
Tachky (Ukraine) [uk]
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Runtime:
117 min
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Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Additionally, when seen from "above", the hills around Radiator Springs resemble the hoods and fenders (complete with ornaments) of classic cars. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Lightning has a full re-spray just before he leaves Radiator Springs, including white sections with a yellow lightning bolt. But when we see him in the race, he's back in his old colors, and when he gets back to Radiator Springs he's in his new colors again. Evidently, cars change their paint job as readily as humans change clothes, which Ramone demonstrates repeatedly throughout the movie. McQueen's changes are consistent with the plot and the character - he likes his new paint job, but can't use it in a race, because it doesn't feature his sponsor's ads, in particular. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Lightning McQueen: Okay, here we go. Focus. Speed. I am speed. One winner, forty-two losers. I eat losers for breakfast. Breakfast? Maybe I should have had breakfast? Brekkie could be good for me. No, no, no, focus. Speed. Faster than fast, quicker than quick. I am Lightning.
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Movie Connections:
References E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) more
Soundtrack:
Songbird more

FAQ

Is there a real "Los Angeles International Speedway" ?
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93 out of 129 people found the following review useful.
Charming story, vivid animation, wonderful characters, 27 May 2006
9/10
Author: greeneyedangel08 from United States

I went to the premier of "Cars" last night at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concorde and was delighted to find that the hours of traffic were worth it.

The story has a clear point and the message of friendship is easily understood by kids and adults alike. The variety of humor suits all generations, too, making this the first "summer must see" for the family.

Being an artist I was struck by the vibrancy of the animation. The colors were rich and beautiful, and there was such diverse vocal talent that the entire experience made it a treat for the crowd's eyes and ears. I've never been to a movie with more than a few hundred people in the theater, but let me assure you that all 30,000+ attendees at the Speedway last night applauded during the credits and for some very, very good reasons.

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