Movie

Cars

2006 • G

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.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated

Language

mild — The film includes mild bad language primarily consisting of three instances. There is one use of the mild profanity 'bugger' and a play on words involving 'piss'. Occasional mild profanities like 'hell' are used.

Mature Themes

mild — The story deals with themes of personal growth, friendship, and reevaluating priorities. There is an element of economic decline in a small town affecting the community. A character struggles with pride and recovery from a past career-ending crash. These mature themes are presented in a lighthearted manner suitable for children.

Scary/Intense Content

mild — Scenes of danger and threat include near misses with large lorries on a motorway and a train crossing incident. The crashes and near-accidents create brief tension and moments of peril but are not sustained or deeply disturbing.

Sexual Content & Nudity

none — No sexual activity or nudity is reported or indicated in the source materials.

Substance Use

none — There is no mention or depiction of alcohol, smoking, or drug use in the provided source materials.

Violence & Gore

mild — There are several scenes of cartoonish but intense action and danger. One character is nearly run over by large lorries on a motorway. Another scene shows a character narrowly missing being hit by a train when crossing a level crossing. Additionally, a racecar spins off a track and crashes, resulting in visible dents and scrapes but no serious injury.