Cars
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.
Critics Sentiment
Lightning stops before finish line to help crashed King complete race
Lightning falls from Mack's trailer during overnight drive to California
The film recovers dramatically from its slow middle section when Lightning's character growth pays off in the emotionally powerful final race sequence.
Cars starts strong with exciting racing action, dips significantly during Lightning's highway mishap and early Radiator Springs scenes that reviewers found slow-paced, then builds steadily through character development moments. The film reaches its emotional and entertainment peak in the final race where Lightning's transformation culminates in his selfless act of sportsmanship.
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Owen Wilson
Lightning McQueen (voice)
Paul Newman
Doc Hudson (voice)
Bonnie Hunt
Sally Carrera (voice)
Larry the Cable Guy
Mater (voice)
Cheech Marin
Ramone (voice)
Tony Shalhoub
Luigi (voice)
Guido Quaroni
Guido (voice)
Jenifer Lewis
Flo (voice)
Paul Dooley
Sarge (voice)
Michael Wallis
Sheriff (voice)
George Carlin
Fillmore (voice)
Katherine Helmond
Lizzie (voice)
John Ratzenberger
Mack / Hamm Truck / Abominable Snow Plow / P.T. Flea Car (voice)
Joe Ranft
Red / Peterbilt (voice)
Michael Keaton
Chick Hicks (voice)
Richard Petty
The King (voice)
Jeremy Piven
Harv (voice)
Bob Costas
Bob Cutlass (voice)
Darrell Waltrip
Darrell Cartrip (voice)
Richard Kind
Van (voice)
Crew
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