Tokyo Mater
Seen it?2008 | 6 min | Animation, Comedy, Family, Action, 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, action fans and families. If you loved Day & Night, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 6 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.
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 (voice)
- Keith FergusonLightning McQueen (voice)
- Elissa KnightTia (voice)
- Guido QuaroniGuido (voice)
- Lori AlanAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Mickie McGowanAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Danny MannAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Bob ScottAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Jess HarnellAdditional Voice Talent (voice)
- Michael WallisSheriff (voice)