In a world populated entirely by anthropomorphic vehicles, Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) is a cocky, self-absorbed rookie racing car fiercely determined to become the youngest vehicle to win the prestigious Piston Cup championship.
After a three-way tie forces a tie-breaker race in California, McQueen accidentally becomes lost on his cross-country journey and wrecks the main road of Radiator Springs, a forgotten, run-down desert town along historic Route 66.
The town’s stubborn judge, Doc Hudson (voiced by Paul Newman in his last feature film before he died of lung cancer in 2008), sentences McQueen to repave the asphalt road, forcing him to slow down and interact with the locals.
He slowly forms a deep bond with Tow Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), a rusty, eccentric tow truck, and falls in love with Sally Carrera (Bonnie Hunt), a stylish Porsche who explains how the construction of the Interstate bypassed and essentially erased the once-vibrant town.
McQueen eventually discovers that Doc Hudson is actually the “Fabulous Hudson Hornet”, a legendary three-time Piston Cup champion who walked away from racing after a devastating crash. Under Doc’s mentorship, McQueen learns that trophies and sponsorships aren’t everything.
During the final race, McQueen forfeits his certain Piston Cup victory to push a severely crashed veteran racer, Strip “The King” Weathers (Richard Petty), across the finish line so the legendary King can finish his final race with dignity.
McQueen subsequently moves his racing headquarters to Radiator Springs, putting the town back on the map and sparking a massive tourism boom for his new friends.
Cars was Pixar’s last independently produced film before Disney acquired the studio.
Lightning McQueen (voice)
Owen Wilson Doc Hudson (voice)
Paul Newman Sally Carrera (voice)
Bonnie Hunt Mater (voice)
Larry the Cable Guy Ramone (voice)
Cheech Marin Luigi (voice)
Tony Shalhoub Guido (voice)
Guido Quaroni Flo (voice)
Jenifer Lewis Sarge (voice)
Paul Dooley Sheriff (voice)
Michael Wallis Fillmore (voice)
George Carlin Lizzie (voice)
Katherine Helmond Mack/Hamm Truck/Abominable Snow Plow/P.T. Flea Car (voice)
John Ratzenberger Red/Jerry Recycled Batteries/Peterbilt (voice)
Joe Ranft Chick Hicks (voice)
Michael Keaton Strip “The King” Weathers (voice)
Richard Petty Mrs “The King” (voice)
Lynda Petty Harv (voice)
Jeremy Piven Bob Cutlass (voice)
Bob Costas Darrell Cartrip (voice)
Darrell Waltrip Minny (voice)
Edie McClurg Tex (voice)
Humpy Wheeler Rusty Rust-eze (voice)
Tom Magliozzi Dusty Rust-eze (voice)
Ray Magliozzi Fred (voice)
Andrew Stanton Junior (voice)
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Michael Schumacher Ferrari (voice)
Michael Schumacher Jay Limo (voice)
Jay Leno Mario Andretti (voice)
Mario Andretti Kori Turbowitz (voice)
Sarah Clark Not Chuck (voice)
Mike Nelson Boost (voice)
Jonas Rivera Snotrod (voice)
Lou Romano Wingo (voice)
Adrian Ochoa DJ (voice)
E.J. Holowicki Tia (voice)
Elissa Knight Mia (voice)
Lindsey Collins Woody Car (voice)
Tom Hanks Buzz Lightyear Car (voice)
Tim Allen Mike Car (voice)
Billy Crystal Sullivan Truck (voice)
John Goodman Flik Car (voice)
Dave Foley Andrea (voice)
Andrea Boerries Marco Axelbender (voice)
Marco Boerries Richard Clayton Kensington (voice)
Richard Cawood Sven (voice)
Scott Clark Kathy Copter (voice)
Kathy Coates Al Oft (voice)
Brian Fee Artie (voice)
Artie Kempner Hooman (voice)
Hooman Khalili Chuki (voice)
Sonoko Konishi Wide Chick Pitty (voice)
Bob Peterson Frank (voice)
Steve Purcell Albert Hinkey (voice)
A.J. Riebli III Dan Sclarkenberg (voice)
Dan Scanlon Matti (voice)
Matty Staudt Coriander Widetrack (voice)
Colette Whitaker
The town’s stubborn judge, Doc Hudson (voiced by Paul Newman in his last feature film before he died of lung cancer in 2008), sentences McQueen to repave the asphalt road, forcing him to slow down and interact with the locals.
McQueen subsequently moves his racing headquarters to Radiator Springs, putting the town back on the map and sparking a massive tourism boom for his new friends.
