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Cars 3
Movie (2017)
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is fighting just to stay in the race. With his career hanging in the balance, McQueen must turn to an ambitious young race technician with a plan of her own, draw strength from the legacy of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and risk everything on one last shot at glory.
Movie (2017)
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is fighting just to stay in the race. With his career hanging in the balance, McQueen must turn to an ambitious young race technician with a plan of her own, draw strength from the legacy of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and risk everything on one last shot at glory.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
Sex, romance and nudity are not present beyond a brief 'I love you' between characters.
Violence & Gore
Intense crash and demolition derby scenes include flips, sparks, fire and vehicles purposely crashing into each other, with a bus that has chains and saws and can spit fire.
Profanity
Language is infrequent and mild, including words like 'dang,' 'loser,' 'dummy,' 'butt' and 'jerk.'
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Race cars gather in a saloon/pub to enjoy undetermined drinks, with a brief reference to running moonshine.
Frightening Scenes
Characters are damaged, in danger, or afraid of aggressive vehicles during intense crash and race scenes, and some race scenes include tense confrontations.
Other things to know
There is no real product placement aside from car models, but there is extensive Disney merchandise and a conversation that glamorizes consumerism.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Strong messages include mentorship, perseverance, not fearing failure, and that girls and female racers can compete alongside males.
Role models
Lightning McQueen shows persistence and focus, while Cruz Ramirez is shown as driven and ultimately encouraging, though initially pushy and making ageist jokes.
Representation
Female characters are presented as intelligent, resilient and successful, and older characters are championed, but most characters are White male equivalents and some are drawn from stereotypes such as exaggerated Italian accents.
Learning
The film is described as entertaining rather than educational, but it offers lessons about learning from elders and believing in yourself, and families can discuss the messages in the film.
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