Cars 2 poster

Cars 2 (2011)

Film · 1h 46m · Rated G

Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Sports

An international spy caper unfolds with broad humor and brisk pacing, delivering a wholesome, feel-good adventure.

Crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

Cars 2 parents guide

No swearing and nothing scary, about what a G should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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What is Cars 2 about?

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byJohn Lasseter
StarringLarry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Suzy Eddie Izzard, John Turturro

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