Unidentified Flying Mater
Seen it?2009 | 4 min | Science Fiction, Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
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, sci-fi fans and adventure fans. 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
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
Mater finds a small UFO called Mator and they have a night out. Later, when Mator is captured by military forces, Mater sneaks up and saves him with the help of Lightning McQueen and the UFO's mother.
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
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Lasseter
- Larry the Cable GuyMater / Mator (voice)
- Keith FergusonLightning McQueen (voice)
- George CarlinFillmore (archive voice)
- Guido QuaroniGuido (voice)
- Lindsey CollinsMia (voice)
- Elissa KnightTia (voice)
- Steve PurcellAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Bob ScottAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Mickie McGowanAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Jan RabsonAdditional Voice Talent (voice)