Mater and the Ghostlight
Seen it?2006 | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and families. If you loved Day & Night, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but scary moments.
Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight, and as everyone races home Mater is left alone primed for a good old-fashioned scare.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Lasseter
- Larry the Cable GuyMater (voice)
- Owen WilsonLightning McQueen (voice)
- Bonnie HuntSally Carrera (voice)
- Paul NewmanDoc Hudson (voice)
- Michael WallisSheriff (voice)
- Cheech MarinRamone (voice)
- Paul DooleySarge (voice)
- Katherine HelmondLizzie (voice)