Mater Private Eye
Seen it?2010 | 5 min | Animation, Comedy, Family, Mystery, Crime
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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Who Framed Roger Rabbit, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Detective Mater is hot on the trail of a dastardly car-napping! When Tia's sister goes missing, Mater is the only car she can turn to. With this tow truck on the case, anything can happen.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Gibbs
- Larry the Cable GuyMater (voice)
- Keith FergusonLightning McQueen (voice)
- Lindsey CollinsMia (voice)
- Elissa KnightTia (voice)
- Carol Bach RitaShow Car (voice)
- Torbin Xan BullockAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Josh CooleyAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- John CyganAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Jess HarnellAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Angus MacLaneAdditional Voice Talent (voice)