Cars 3
From this moment, everything will change.
2017 • 102 min • Animation · Drama · Family
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 5- 100 Reviewers · 6 · 69%
- 69 Audience · 6495 · 31%
Legendary racer Lightning McQueen faces a new generation of speedsters and worries he's being pushed out. With the help of an enthusiastic young technician and inspiration from the past, he aims to prove he still belongs in the sport.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 0/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Discussions of aging and being replaced
- Some intense racing sequences
- Minor crashes with no injuries
What it models well
- Perseverance and determination
- Mentorship and intergenerational support
- Finding new purpose
- Challenging ageism
Talk about it after
- What does it mean to "retire" from something you love?
- How can older and younger generations learn from each other?
- What are some ways to face new challenges?
- The importance of good sportsmanship
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Cars 3. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Brian Fee • Crew: Kiel Murray, Mike Rich, Bob Peterson
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)
Trailers & clips
"Rivalry" Official Trailer
Official US Trailer
Official US Teaser Trailer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedHmmm! This outing for the now well past his best "Lightning McQueen" reverts back more to the first film, only by now we are all maybe just a bit tired with the formula? The shiny red champion is having to face the reality that technology and engineering have evolved since 2006 and he is simply no longer the best. Of course, he's not going to give up and with the "Piston Cup" looming, he determines to recover from...
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersI like this one just as much as the 1st. Playing it off like he's an old washed up race car. It's pretty funny.
Recommended**The end of a franchise that was never really worth our interest.** I never really wanted to see the “Cars” movies. As I said before, I was already an adult when they appeared, and I particularly felt the almost invasive force of the propaganda machine that, by all means, tried to foist the film on us, almost in the same way that Jehovah's Witnesses go to people's homes to sell their perspective of religion. “...
RecommendedI agree <em>'Cars 3'</em> improves upon <em>'Cars 2'</em>, not by much though. The story for this does feel more rounded than the preceding film, even if it ends rather lamely. The whole production builds up around Lightning McQueen, rightly, before strangely having a conclusion that focuses on newbie Cruz Ramirez. I like the idea of what they were going for, but the way the do it is actually quite poor - it fe...
RecommendedA worthy follow up to the original film, miles better than Cars 2. They wisely focus the action back on Lightnin' McQueen and keep Mater to a bare minimum. It's not going to change lives, but a solid animated feature nonetheless. Even when Pixar is coasting they still deliver a very pretty looking film, albeit a little shallow. One thing bugs me though, why in a world of anthropomorphic vehicles, with no sig...
Recommended**The new age begins!** Having seen enough animated feature that possible eligible for the 2018 Oscars, I'm really disappointed with the result of some of the big titles. Yes, including this one, not big films, except 'Coco' are up to any impressive. The bright side is, after a long time, 2D animation might win. This was an okay film. Though I liked the story outline, but did not like how it all was narrated. ...
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (6,495)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $175,000,000
- Box office
- $383,925,276
- Franchise
- Cars Collection
- IMDb
- tt3606752
- Official site
- cars.disney.com
