# Cars 2 (2011)

> A globe-trotting Pixar racing adventure turns an amiable tow truck into an accidental spy amid a conspiracy threatening the World Grand Prix.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32897

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy
- Director: John Lasseter
- Cast: Larry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Suzy Eddie Izzard, John Turturro, Brent Musburger, Joe Mantegna
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216475/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, breezy, kinetic, family movie night, kids adventure viewing

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- [Toy Story 5 (2026)](https://ember.film/movie/1043615)

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