# Cars (2006)

> A vain young race car discovers that genuine victory comes from friendship, humility, and belonging in a forgotten Route 66 town.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/763

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Director: John Lasseter
- Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy, Cheech Marin, Tony Shalhoub, Guido Quaroni, Jenifer Lewis
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317219/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, nostalgic, family movie night, road trip nostalgia

## Synopsis

A race car's journey leads to unexpected friendships and life lessons in a small town.

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