Tokyo Mater (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2008, Tokyo Mater is a comedy, family and animation film directed by John Lasseter, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Mater stars Larry the Cable Guy as Mater (voice), Elissa Knight as Tia (voice), Lori Alan as Additional Voice Talent (voice) and Steve Purcell as Additional voice talent (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Tokyo Mater has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Mater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Mater tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Mater (2008)?
- In US, Tokyo Mater is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Mater worth watching?
- Tokyo Mater holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tokyo Mater?
- Tokyo Mater stars Larry the Cable Guy, Elissa Knight, Lori Alan, Steve Purcell and Mickie McGowan.
- When was Tokyo Mater released?
- Tokyo Mater was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.