Cars (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2006, Cars is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by John Lasseter, running about 117 minutes. “Ahhh... it's got that new movie smell.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Cars stars Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen (voice), Bonnie Hunt as Sally Carrera (voice), Paul Newman as Doc Hudson (voice) and Larry the Cable Guy as Mater (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Cars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $462M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cars tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cars (2006)?
- In US, Cars is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cars worth watching?
- Cars holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cars?
- Cars stars Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman, Larry the Cable Guy and Tony Shalhoub.