Time Travel Mater

2012 0h 7m EN

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 151

AnimationFamilyScience FictionComedy

Synopsis

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When a clock lands on Mater's engine, he travels back in time to 1909 where he meets Stanley, an ambitious young car on his way to California. With the help of Lightning McQueen, Mater alters history by convincing Stanley to stay and build Radiator Springs. Stanley meets Lizzie and they commemorate the opening of the new courthouse with their wedding.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Larry the Cable Guy
Mater (voice)
Keith Ferguson
Lightning McQueen (voice)
John Michael Higgins
Stanley (voice)
Katherine Helmond
Lizzie (voice)
Lori Alan
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Bob Bergen
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Jess Harnell
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Danny Mann
Additional Voice Talent (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rob Gibbs
Writers: John Lasseter
Languages: English, French
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 7-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Larry the Cable Guy and Keith Ferguson and John Michael Higgins carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2166364 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Rob Gibbs directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English, French.

Trivia

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1Tight 7-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 14 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Larry the Cable Guy and Keith Ferguson and John Michael Higgins carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt2166364 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Released under 10 different titles around the world.