Cars 2 (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2011, Cars 2 is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by John Lasseter, running about 106 minutes. “Ka-ciao!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Cars 2 stars Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen (voice), Larry the Cable Guy as Mater (voice), Michael Caine as Finn McMissile (voice) and Emily Mortimer as Holley Shiftwell (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Cars 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $559.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cars 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cars 2 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cars 2 (2011)?
- In US, Cars 2 is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cars 2 worth watching?
- Cars 2 holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cars 2?
- Cars 2 stars Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer and John Turturro.
- When was Cars 2 released?
- Cars 2 was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.