Cars
73
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Release Date: June 9th, 2006

DVD Release Date: November 7th, 2006

G |1 hr 57 min

Plot Summary

While traveling to California to race against The King (Richard Petty) and Chick Hicks (Michael Keaton) for the Piston Cup Championship, Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) becomes lost after falling out of his trailer in a run down town called Radiator Springs. While there he slowly befriends the town's odd residents, including Sally (Bonnie Hunt), Doc Hudson (Paul Newman) and Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). When it comes time for him to leave to championship is no longer his top priority.

Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy , Katherine Helmond, Cheech Marin, Richard Petty, Michael Keaton

Director: John Lasseter

Genres: Comedy , Adventure , Animated , Children

Production Co: Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures

Distributors: Walt Disney Pictures

Keywords: Competition, Small town, 1950s, Friend, Friendship, Heartwarming, Playful, Family, Rise, Creative, Rivalry

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  • 80
    Michael RechtshaffenThe Hollywood Reporter

    It might not be way up there in "The Incredibles"/"Finding Nemo"/"Toy Story" stratosphere, but the charming Cars is nevertheless a thoroughly pleasant way to mark Pixar Animation Studios' 20th anniversary. show more

  • 100
    Jack MathewsNew York Daily News

    Whether the movie will make you believe a shocking-orange stock car has a future with a lavender Carrera, it's more fun to follow than a televised freeway chase. show more

  • 88
    Peter TraversRolling Stone

    What Cars teaches is how to blend brash comedy with technical astonishments so that each enhances the other. I can't imagine who wouldn't want to test-drive this one. Like the promos say, "It's got that new-movie smell." show more

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Awards

Nominated Music (Original Song)
Oscars Academy Awards (2006)
Winner Best Animated Feature Film
Golden Globes (2007)
Nominated Animated Film
British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2007)
Nominated Animated Feature Film
Oscars Academy Awards (2006)