Cars

Cars

Cars is a 2006 American computer-animated sports comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film follows Lightning McQueen, a rookie race car who gets stranded in the small town of Radiator Springs on his way to the biggest race of his life.

Category
Movie
Release Year
2006
Origin
USA
Tags
animation
family
comedy
sports
adventure
pixar
disney

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Cars
Aliases
Pixar Cars
Type
Animated Film
Release Year
2006
Status
Completed
Origin
United States
Region
United States

Creation Information

Creator
John Lasseter
Publisher
Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Pictures
Original Work
Feature Film
Genre
Animation, Family, Comedy, Sports

Content Information

Synopsis
Lightning McQueen, a rookie race car, learns humility and friendship after getting stranded in Radiator Springs on Route 66.
Main Characters
Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally Carrera, Doc Hudson, Chick Hicks
Setting
Radiator Springs, Route 66, Piston Cup racing circuit
Themes
Friendship; Humility; Community; Personal Growth; Small Town Values
Target Audience
All Ages (Family Film)

Characters

Lightning McQueen
ProtagonistMaleYoung Adult

A hotshot rookie race car who learns the value of friendship and humility when he gets stranded in Radiator Springs

Abilities: High-speed racing, Quick reflexes, Competitive spirit
Quotes:
"Ka-chiga! Lightning McQueen's the name, and speed's my game!"
"I am speed!"
"Ka-chiga!"
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Mater
DeuteragonistMaleMiddle-aged

A rusty but trusty tow truck who becomes Lightning McQueen's best friend and teaches him about friendship

Abilities: Towing, Backwards driving, Storytelling
Quotes:
"Git-R-Done!"
"That's funny right there!"
"I don't care who you are!"
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Chick Hicks
villainMaleAdult

Lightning McQueen's main racing rival, known for his dirty racing tactics and arrogant attitude

Abilities: Racing, Dirty tactics, Manipulation
Quotes:
"I'm not coming in behind you again, old man!"
"Thunder!"
"Hey, McQueen, eat my dust!"
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Doc Hudson
MentorMaleElderly

The town doctor and judge of Radiator Springs, secretly a legendary race car who becomes Lightning's mentor

Abilities: Racing expertise, Medical knowledge, Wisdom
Quotes:
"Speed. I am speed."
"When you're racing, it's just you and the track."
"You got a lot of stuff, kid."
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Sally Carrera
Love InterestFemaleYoung Adult

A beautiful Porsche who serves as Radiator Springs' attorney and Lightning McQueen's love interest

Abilities: Legal expertise, Business acumen, Diplomacy
Quotes:
"Forty years ago, that Interstate down there didn't exist."
"This town needs to grow up."
"You're not the first to dream big here."
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Media Forms

Animated Series
Cars Toons (Mater's Tall Tales)
Live Action Films
Not specified
Comics
Not specified
Video Games
Cars (2006) and franchise titles
Merchandise
Extensive toy lines, apparel, collectibles

Commercial Information

Box Office
$462M worldwide (Cars, 2006)
Sales
Strong home media and merchandise sales
Revenue
Multi-billion dollar franchise
Awards
Annie Award; Academy Award nomination; Golden Globe nomination
Market Value
High franchise value
Licensing Deals
Disney/Pixar global licensing

Fan Culture

Fanbase
Families and animation enthusiasts worldwide
Communities
Disney/Pixar forums; theme park communities
Events
Cars Land openings; Disney Parks experiences
Quotes
I am speed!; Ka-chow!
Memes
Ka-chow, Route 66 nostalgia
Cosplay
Lightning McQueen, Mater themed outfits

Historical Development

2004
Development begins at Pixar under John Lasseter
2006
Cars releases worldwide and becomes a hit
2012
Cars Land opens at Disney California Adventure
2017
Cars 3 releases with new generation racers
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