Cars 3 (2017)
A legendary race car finds new inspiration and an eager young technician to reclaim his place in the sport.
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns.
How intense is Cars 3?
Cars 3 has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated G.
What Cars 3 feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarmingearnestuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Cars 3
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Cars 3 for you?
Is Cars 3 scary?
No. Cars 3 is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Cars 3 gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Cars 3 sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Cars 3 OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Cars 3?
Cars 3 runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Cars 3?
Cars 3 is streaming on Disney+.
Does Cars 3 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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