Cars 2 (2011)
Cars 2 is streaming in Japan on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Cars 2 sits squarely in the middle of the pack — watchable, and just as easily forgettable. It carries a 6.2/10 on TMDB across 8,716 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 106 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 1h 46m on it?
1h 46m of English animation, leaning family. With 8,716 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- At 6.2/10 from 8,716 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 46m |
| Watch with family? | PG12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Animation / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
John Lasseter
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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