Mater the Greater
Seen it?2008 | 4 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no 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 and families. If you loved Day & Night, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Mater tells Lightning McQueen about his former job as a daredevil.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Lasseter
- Larry the Cable GuyMater (voice)
- Keith FergusonLightning McQueen (voice)
- Peter SohnAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Bob PetersonAdditional Voices (voice)
- Lindsey CollinsMia (voice)
- Elissa KnightTia (voice)
- Bret ParkerAdditional Voices (voice)
- Bob ScottAdditional Voice Talent (voice)