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Cars 3

2017 · Film · 102 min

  • Animation
  • Drama
  • Family
  • Adventure

Plot

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is fighting just to stay in the race. With his career hanging in the balance, McQueen must turn to an ambitious young race technician with a plan of her own, draw strength from the legacy of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and risk everything on one last shot at glory.

About Cars 3

Cars 3 is a 2017 American animated sports comedy film directed by Brian Fee and written by Kiel Murray, Bob Peterson, and Mike Rich. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, it is the third film in the Cars franchise, and the sequel to Cars 2 (2011). Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Bonnie Hunt, Tony Shalhoub, Guido Quaroni, Cheech Marin, Jenifer Lewis, Paul Dooley, Lloyd Sherr, Michael Wallis, Katherine Helmond and John Ratzenberger reprise their roles from previous films, with Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Armie Hammer, Nathan Fillion, Lea DeLaria and Kerry Washington joining the cast. In the film, Lightning McQueen (Wilson), now a veteran race car and racing legend, must prove that he is still competitive against the next generation of technologically advanced racers, with the help of young technician Cruz Ramirez (Alonzo), to prevent a forced retirement from the Piston Cup. Development of a third Cars film began in late 2011 after the release of its predecessor, and entered production in 2014, with Pixar's then-CCO John Lasseter stating that it would be a "very emotional story", and go back to the first film's themes. The production team for the film conducted research on multiple NASCAR racers, particularly older ones, as well as a sports psychoanalyst, while also focusing on McQueen's relationship with Doc Hudson and its meaning. The production…

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Series

Part of list of Pixar films. Comes after Cars 2 (2011).

Awards

Nominated for 2 other awards: Annie Award for Best Animated Feature, Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie.

As recorded on Wikidata, which may not list every award.

Cast

  • Owen WilsonLightning McQueen (voice)
  • Cristela AlonzoCruz Ramirez (voice)
  • Chris CooperSmokey (voice)
  • Nathan FillionSterling (voice)
  • Larry the Cable GuyMater (voice)
  • Armie HammerJackson Storm (voice)
  • Ray MagliozziDusty (voice)
  • Tony ShalhoubLuigi (voice)
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