Raising Cars movie age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Cars movie age rating: all three Pixar Cars films are rated G in the US, according to the MPA, which means general audiences, all ages admitted. In the UK, the first Cars (2006) is rated PG for mild bad language, while Cars 2 and Cars 3 are rated U. Germany's FSK rates Cars and Cars 3 at 0. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists Cars for ages 5 and up, Cars 2 for 8 and up, and Cars 3 for 6 and up.
Cars (the films) at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
MPA: G; BBFC: PG; FSK: 0 - –Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC: Cars 2 mild violence only - –Scary content in rating descriptors
BBFC: near-misses with trucks, a train; no injuries - –Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: mild/very mild language only - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC descriptors - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: PG; FSK: 0
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Pixar animated films about talking race cars: Cars (2006), Cars 2 (2011), Cars 3 (2017) source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA) | G (general audiences; all ages admitted) for all three films source |
| UK (BBFC), Cars | PG (parental guidance) — mild bad language source |
| UK (BBFC), sequels | Cars 2: U (universal; all ages), mild violence. Cars 3: U, very mild threat, language source |
| Germany (FSK) | Cars: 0 (no age restriction), per Filmstarts; Cars 3: 0. We couldn't confirm Cars 2 source |
| Common Sense Media | Cars 5+, Cars 2 8+, Cars 3 6+ |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What the Cars movies are about
Cars is a 2006 Pixar film directed by John Lasseter. Lightning McQueen, a cocky race car voiced by Owen Wilson, gets stranded in Radiator Springs, a small town on Route 66, on his way to a big race. It came out in US theaters on June 9, 2006. In Cars 2 (2011), his friend Mater gets mixed up in a spy mission. In Cars 3 (2017), McQueen tries a comeback against younger, faster racers.
Cars movie age rating: what's in it
Short answer: G in the US for all three; PG in the UK for the first film.
- US (MPA): G for Cars, Cars 2 and Cars 3.
- UK (BBFC): Cars PG, mild bad language; Cars 2 U, mild violence; Cars 3 U, very mild threat, language.
- Germany (FSK): Cars 0; Cars 3 0.
The BBFC says Cars has one use of mild bad language ("persistent little bugger"), a car nearly run over by trucks, a race against a train at a crossing, and a heavy crash with dents but no serious injury.
Which Cars movie has the most action?
Short answer: Common Sense Media gives Cars 2 its highest age, 8+, calling it a spy thriller with more high-speed chases than the original. The BBFC says Cars 2 has weapons, including a machine gun, that make cars lose control and crash and a brief threat to make a car's fuel combust. Cars 3 includes a demolition derby and a serious crash for McQueen, who recovers, according to Common Sense Media.
The habit kids may copy: "I don't need anybody"
At the start, Lightning McQueen brags and acts like he can win alone. Common Sense Media says the film's message is that you can't go it alone.
Try tonight: the pit crew game
Race toy cars together, but each lap someone must be the "pit crew" who fixes the other car. Say: "Winning is more fun when we both get to play." In our program, this is the lesson "Fair Play": a game is fun only when it's fun for everyone.
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FAQ
What is the Cars movie rated?
Cars is G in the US. It's PG in the UK for mild bad language and 0 in Germany.
What is Cars 2 rated?
G in the US and U in the UK for mild violence. Common Sense Media lists it for 8+.
What is Cars 3 rated?
G in the US, U in the UK and 0 in Germany. Common Sense Media lists it for 6+.
Is Cars scary?
The BBFC's current tag for Cars is mild bad language, but its advice describes near-misses with large trucks and a train, and a heavy crash in which the car is unharmed.
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