Cars (2006)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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Cars is streaming in New Zealand on Disney+.
What the audience says
Cars is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.1/10 on TMDB across 15,650 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 117 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney+.
Should you spend 1h 57m on it?
1h 57m of English animation, leaning adventure. With 15,650 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.1/10 across 15,650 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 57m |
| Genre | Animation / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
John Lasseter
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 6 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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