Cars (movie) facts for kids
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A rendered frame from the film.
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| Directed by | John Lasseter Joe Ranft (co-director) |
| Produced by | Darla K. Anderson |
| Written by | Story: John Lasseter Joe Ranft Jorgen Klubien and Brenda Chapman Screenplay: John Lasseter Joe Ranft Jorgen Klubien Dan Fogelman Kiel Murray Phil Lorin Robert L. Baird Daniel Gerson Bonnie Hunt Don Lake Steve Purcell and Dan Scanlon |
| Starring | Owen Wilson Larry the Cable Guy Paul Newman Bonnie Hunt Tony Shalhoub John Ratzenberger George Carlin Cheech Marin Michael Keaton Jenifer Lewis Katherine Helmond Joe Ranft |
| Music by | Randy Newman |
| Cinematography | Jeremy Lasky Jean Claude Kalache |
| Editing by | Ken Schretzmann |
| Studio | Pixar Walt Disney Pictures |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Pictures |
| Release date(s) | United States June 9, 2006 United Kingdom July 28, 2006 |
| Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $120 million |
| Money made | $244,082,982 (USA) $217,898,622(Overseas) |
Cars is a fun 2006 movie made by Pixar Animation Studios. In this animated world, cars are living beings. There are no humans anywhere! The story follows a famous race car named Lightning McQueen. He is on his way to California for the big Piston Cup race.
But then, something unexpected happens. Lightning gets lost and ends up in a small, forgotten town. This town is called Radiator Springs, located along the historic Route 66. In Radiator Springs, Lightning McQueen learns important lessons. He also makes many new and wonderful friends.
The movie was so popular that a sequel, Cars 2, came out on June 24, 2011. There was also a third film in the series. Plus, a spin-off movie called Planes was released on August 9, 2013. Its sequel, Planes 2: Fire and Rescue, came out on July 18, 2014. Another Planes movie was planned for 2015. The Planes movies were made by DisneyToon Studios.
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What is Cars About?
The main character is Lightning McQueen. He is a very fast and confident race car. Lightning cares a lot about winning. He dreams of becoming the first rookie to win the Piston Cup. On his way to the final race, he accidentally damages the road in Radiator Springs.
Because of this, he is sentenced to fix the road. This means he has to stay in the quiet town for a while. At first, Lightning is only focused on getting back to racing. He doesn't care much about the town or its residents.
Meeting New Friends
While fixing the road, Lightning meets the interesting cars of Radiator Springs. He becomes friends with Mater, a rusty but loyal tow truck. He also meets Sally Carrera, a kind Porsche who helps him see the beauty of the town.
Another important friend is Doc Hudson. Doc is a wise old car with a secret past. He teaches Lightning about teamwork and friendship. These new friends help Lightning learn that life is about more than just winning races. It's about caring for others.
Lessons Learned
Lightning McQueen starts to change. He learns about friendship, loyalty, and community. He realizes that slowing down can sometimes help you see what truly matters. The movie shows how a fast-paced racer finds a new home and family. He learns to appreciate the simple things in life.
Who Made the Movie?
Cars was directed by John Lasseter. He also helped write the story. Joe Ranft was the co-director. The movie was produced by Darla K. Anderson.
Voice Actors
Many famous actors lent their voices to the car characters.
- Owen Wilson voiced Lightning McQueen.
- Larry the Cable Guy was the voice of Mater.
- Paul Newman voiced Doc Hudson.
- Bonnie Hunt voiced Sally Carrera.
- Other voices included Tony Shalhoub, John Ratzenberger, and George Carlin.
Music and Production
The music for Cars was created by Randy Newman. He is famous for composing music for many Pixar films. The movie was made by Pixar and Walt Disney Pictures. It was distributed by Buena Vista Pictures.
The film took a lot of work to create. It cost about $120 million to make. It was a big success, earning hundreds of millions of dollars worldwide.
Images for kids
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Writer and director John Lasseter in 2009
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A rendered frame from the development of the film.
See also
In Spanish: Cars para niños
