Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that the car characters do some pretty raucous racing, careening off walls, trees, and each other. A group of The Fast and the Furious-style vehicles briefly threaten another car. Cars argue with one another, lose their tempers, and look sad or lonely. There's some innocent flirtation between boy and girl cars. Some mild language -- at least one use of "hell." At 116 minutes, it's on the long side for animation and may be too much for some really little kids. But stick around for the closing credits!

Sexual Content

Chaste flirting between boy and girl cars.

Violence

Car falls off his transport truck, briefly faces "gang" of cars; rip-roaring chase through small town leaves road torn up.

Language

Use of the word "hell."

Social Behavior

Characters learn to appreciate one another's differences; some race and ethnic stereotypes.

Consumerism

An enormous amount of merchandise associated with Cars, including toys, food products, and consumer goods. Within the movie Goodyear tires and NASCAR are featured.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Not applicable