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Cars

2006, English. Directed by John Lasseter.

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Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.

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Runtime
1h 57m
Post-credits
Yes, stay
Language
English
Rated
G

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Worth the Hype

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7.1/10 from 15,726 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Cars

Cars is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.

Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
4 August 2006
Country
United States of America
Written by
Dan Fogelman, Joe Ranft, Jørgen Klubien
Budget
$120M
Box office
$462M
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What comes after Cars?

Next in the series: Cars 2 (2011) and Cars 3 (2017).

Is Cars worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 15,726 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Cars?

Cars runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).

Does Cars have a post-credits scene?

Yes. Cars has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.

Cars parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Cars is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Cars on?

Cars is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Cars?

If you liked Cars, try Cars 2, The Croods: A New Age, Inside Out 2.

Who directed Cars?

Cars (2006) was directed by John Lasseter and stars Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt.

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