Lightning McQueen competes in World Grand Prix. New Box Art Year 2011 Theatrical Release 2011-06-24 Video Release 2011-11-01 Studio Pixar Genre Family MPAA Rating G Color Color Runtime 113 Animated Animated Full Synopsis Star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater take their friendship to exciting new places in Cars 2 when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car. But the road to the championship is filled with plenty of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own international espionage. Mater finds himself torn between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret mission orchestrated by master British super spy Finn McMissile and the stunning rookie field spy Holley Shiftwell. Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. The fast-paced fun includes a colorful new all-car cast, complete with menacing villains and international racing competitors. Director Brad Lewis Cast Brad Lewis; Owen Wilson voice ; Larry the Cable Guy voice ; Michael Caine voice ; Bonnie Hunt voice ; Cheech Marin voice ; Emily Mortimer voice ; Jason Isaacs voice ; Bruce Campbell voice ; John Ratzenberger voice ; Joe Mantegna voice