# Cars (2006) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/cars-2006/
Last reviewed: 2026-09-15

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | Composite score pending |
| Editorial Rating | Pending |
| Audience Snapshot | Pending |
| Letterboxd | Pending |
| IMDb | Pending |
| Director | John Lasseter |
| Genres | Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family |
| Runtime | 117 min |

## Quick answer

Cars (2006) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. See the title page for available editorial coverage. Directed by John Lasseter.

## Celluloid verdict

Cars has entered the release calendar, but Celluloid's editorial review is still pending. No recommendation or placeholder score will be published until the film and independent rating inputs have been verified.

## 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.

## Cast

Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin, Tony Shalhoub, Guido Quaroni, Jenifer Lewis, Paul Dooley, Michael Wallis

## Where to watch

Global: Disney+
the United States: Disney+
the United Kingdom: Disney+
Indonesia: Disney+
India: Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
Turkey: Disney+
South Korea: Disney+
Japan: Disney+
Malaysia: Disney+
Thailand: Disney+

## Common questions

**Is Cars worth watching?**
Cars (2006) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. Cars has entered the release calendar, but Celluloid's editorial review is still pending. No recommendation or placeholder score will be published until the film and independent rating inputs have been verified.

**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 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 directed Cars?**
Cars (2006) was directed by John Lasseter.

**Where can I watch Cars?**
Cars is streaming on Disney+; on Disney+ in the United States; on Disney+ in the United Kingdom; on Disney+ in Indonesia; on Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; on Disney+ in Turkey; on Disney+ in South Korea; on Disney+ in Japan; on Disney+ in Malaysia; on Disney+ in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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