Cars 3

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Cars 3

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2017

1h 49m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves. Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage.

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Critics Consensus

Cars 3 has an unexpectedly poignant story to go with its dazzling animation, suggesting Pixar's most middle-of-the-road franchise may have a surprising amount of tread left.

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

11/20/2017

Cars 3 is a decent reconstituted Rocky with a bizarre faux feminist subplot and beautiful animation.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

08/11/2017

3/5

Cars 3, which picks up where the first, perfectly adequate, film left off, is by far the best instalment in the series.

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Simran Hans

Observer (UK)

07/16/2017

2/5

It's a colourful, spry enough ride, but it doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 17

4/5

When that heart gear hits, all of the repetitiveness washes away to a satisfying series of smiles that you’re going to have a hard time wiping off of your face.

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Fletcher Powell

KMUW - Wichita Public Radio

05/12/2023

Cars 3 is every sports movie you’ve ever seen.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

03/23/2022

2.5/4

Cars 3 has a well-worn, delivers-what's-expected quality that lacks vitality.

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Julian

09/21/2024

informative but boring

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Foboil L

@RT60637607 6d

It’s not horrible like the previous instalment Cars 2, but it’s also a bit cliche with the Old VS New plot. Some parts are a bit boring. I’d say you would like this movie at first, but then you’ll drift off.

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Juan H.

@RT01130196 May 17

The movie was butchered by the creators. They replaced a great ending where lighting would join dinoco and win against cruz and storm.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom May 10

Cars 3 is a strong continuation of Lightning McQueen’s journey, and it brings a surprisingly thoughtful direction to the franchise. It leans into legacy and change in a way that feels mature without losing the heart that made the original films work. The animation is top-tier as expected from Pixar, with racing sequences that feel fast, polished, and immersive. The environments are detailed and vibrant, making the world of racing feel bigger and more grounded at the same time. What stands out most is how the film focuses on character growth rather than just competition. Lightning McQueen’s arc feels meaningful, showing a shift in priorities that adds emotional weight without needing to rely on spoilers or major twists. Overall, it’s a satisfying and well-crafted entry that respects what came before while still moving forward. I rate it an 8/10 for its heart, animation quality, and mature storytelling direction.

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Rocco S

@Rocstar May 7

This Movie was great definitely better than cars 2 but not better than cars 1 I like McQueen's new design in cars 3 and him sending Cruz at the end was quite good and this movie was enjoyable overall great 3rd movie of cars 3 8/10

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Tommy D

@Thomas005 May 1

The second are trash, this movie is terrible and boring

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Synopsis

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves. Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage.

Director: Brian Fee
Producer: Kevin Reher
Screenwriter: Kiel Murray, Bob Peterson, Mike Rich
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 16, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 10, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $152.9M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)