Mater and the Ghostlight (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2006, Mater and the Ghostlight is a comedy, family, horror and animation film directed by John Lasseter, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight, and as everyone races home Mater is left alone primed for a good old-fashioned scare.
Who’s in it. Mater and the Ghostlight stars Larry the Cable Guy as Mater (voice), Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen (voice), Paul Newman as Doc Hudson (voice) and Bonnie Hunt as Sally Carrera (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mater and the Ghostlight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mater and the Ghostlight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mater and the Ghostlight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)?
- In US, Mater and the Ghostlight is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mater and the Ghostlight worth watching?
- Mater and the Ghostlight holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mater and the Ghostlight?
- Mater and the Ghostlight stars Larry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt and Cheech Marin.
- When was Mater and the Ghostlight released?
- Mater and the Ghostlight was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.