Cars movie poster

Cars

"Ahhh... it's got that new movie smell."

June 8, 2006 1h 57m 7.0/10 (14,795 votes)

Originally released in 2006. Cars is a animation/adventure film. directed by John Lasseter.

Starring Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, and Bonnie Hunt

Synopsis

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 8, 2006 19 years ago
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Runtime 1h 57m 117 minutes total
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User Rating 7.0/10 Great (14,795 votes)
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Budget $120M Production budget
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Box Office $462M 3.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$120,000,000
Revenue
$461,983,149

Production Companies

  • Pixar

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cars about?

Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 tow...

Who directed Cars?

Cars was directed by John Lasseter.

How long is Cars?

Cars has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).

When was Cars released?

Cars was released on June 8, 2006 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Cars?

The main cast of Cars includes Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin.

Is Cars worth watching?

Cars has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 14,795 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.