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Hotshot rookie Lightning McQueen cares about one thing: winning the Piston Cup. Stranded in a forgotten Route 66 town on the way to the big race, he is sentenced to repave its road and slowly learns what its people, and its gruff old judge, have to teach him.
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Why it’s here
A self-absorbed racer is humbled in a forgotten small town, learns from an old champion, and gives up a trophy to honor a fallen rival. It treasures small-town America and the wisdom of elders.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Lightning McQueen is arrogant and self-absorbed; his pride costs him and he learns humility in Radiator Springs. Mild flirting and innuendo, and some crashes.
Cars (2006)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- What did McQueen care about at the start? What did he care about at the end?
- Why did Doc Hudson hide his past?
- Why did McQueen stop before the finish line?
- Which Radiator Springs resident would you want as a neighbor?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 5+: crashes and perilous chases; mild insults; mild innuendo.
Trailer
Best edition
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Cars 4K Blu-ray (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital HD)
4K · September 10, 2019
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Where to stream
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