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Age Guide4+
MPAA RatingG
Year2006
Runtime1h 57m
StudioPixar Animation Studios
DirectorJohn Lasseter
Cast
Owen WilsonPaul NewmanBonnie HuntLarry the Cable GuyCheech Marin
AnimationAdventureComedyFamily
Cars
2006
A hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a small forgotten town and learns that winning isn't everything.
Content Guide
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Violence & ScarinessVery mild
Violence & Scariness
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LanguageNone
Language
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Sex & NudityNone
Sex & Nudity
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SubstancesNone
Substances
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Frightening ScenesNone
Frightening Scenes
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Positive MessagesStrong
Positive Messages
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Role ModelsStrong
Role Models
What's in this movie
- •Racing crash sequences
- •A car is towed against his will
- •Mild competition tension
🌍 Cultural & Representation Concerns
✓ None identifiedEducational Value
A heartfelt story about slowing down and appreciating community, history, and the people who make a place feel like home.
💬 Pause & Talk — Discussion Topics
- 1.What does Lightning McQueen learn from the town of Radiator Springs?
- 2.Why does Doc Hudson hide his past?
- 3.What is the film saying about progress when it shows the old Route 66 being bypassed by the interstate?
🏆 Awards: Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film