Cars

A race car's journey leads to unexpected friendships and life lessons in a small town.

Critics praise Cars for its dazzling visuals and warm, familiar story aimed at younger viewers, though the plot is considered thinly written.

• Radiator Springs is a town left behind by the interstate, and the plot turns on its revival
• every character is a car with a face and voice, and the world is built around automotive culture
• Lightning McQueen's arrogance is worn down by the Radiator Springs locals

• Toy Storyshared animated family road-trip structure, small-town redemption arc, and warm buddy friendship
• Planesshared anthropomorphic vehicle world, nostalgic American highway setting, and feel-good underdog tone
• Doc Hollywoodshared fish-out-of-water arc of a self-centered protagonist learning humility in a quirky community
• Herbie Fully Loadedshared sports-race spectacle with a heartfelt small-town character core

Director

John Lasseter

Release Date

2006-06-08

Runtime

117 min

Rating

7.1 / 10 (15696)

What is Cars about?

A brash race car detours through a forgotten desert town and learns that friendship matters more than trophies.

What is Cars like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cars as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Cars violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Cars.

What did critics think of Cars?

Critics praise Cars for its dazzling visuals and warm, familiar story aimed at younger viewers, though the plot is considered thinly written.

Which films are like Cars?

Films with a similar feel include Toy Story, Planes, Doc Hollywood, and Herbie Fully Loaded.

How long is Cars?

Cars runs 117 minutes.

Where can I watch Cars?

In United States, Cars streams on Disney Plus.