The Radiator Springs 500½
Seen it?2014 | 6 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 6 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
A 'leisurely drive' planned in honor of Radiator Springs’ town founder, Stanley, turns precarious as Baja pros descend on the town and challenge Lightning McQueen to an off-road race. Meanwhile, the townsfolk, led by a Stanley-costumed Mater, enjoy the planned 'leisurely drive' to retrace Stanley’s original frontier route. Thinking they’re on the same course, a wrong turn sends McQueen and the Baja pros on a treacherously wild bid for survival. The misunderstanding leaves the racing professionals in awe of the 'legend' of Stanley: the Original Off-Road Racer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- 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
- Bonnie HuntSally (voice)
- Larry the Cable GuyMater (voice)
- Steve PurcellSandy Dunes (voice)
- John CyganIdle Threat (voice)
- Katherine HelmondLizzie (voice)
- Cheech MarinRamone (voice)
- Lori AlanAdditional Voices (voice)
- April WinchellAdditional Voices (voice)
- Owen WilsonLightning McQueen (voice)
- Jess HarnellBlue Grit (voice)