@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns.
Quick Stats
6.9
TMDB Rating
6,486
Votes
1h 42m
Runtime
$175.0M
Budget
$383.9M
Box Office
219%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorBrian Fee
WriterChristian Roman
CinematographyJeremy Lasky
ComposerRandy Newman
EditorJason Hudak
Production DesignCraig Foster
Produced by
Pixar
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Owen Wilson
Lightning McQueen (voice)
Cristela Alonzo
Cruz Ramirez (voice)
Chris Cooper
Smokey (voice)
Nathan Fillion
Sterling (voice)
Larry the Cable Guy
Mater (voice)
Armie Hammer
Jackson Storm (voice)
Ray Magliozzi
Dusty (voice)
Tony Shalhoub
Luigi (voice)
Bonnie Hunt
Sally Carrera (voice)
Lea DeLaria
Miss Fritter (voice)
Kerry Washington
Natalie Certain (voice)
Bob Costas
Bob Cutlass (voice)
Margo Martindale
Louise Nash (voice)
Darrell Waltrip
Darrell Cartrip (voice)
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
River Scott (voice)
