Set in a world populated entirely by anthropomorphic talking cars and other vehicles, it follows an overconfident, conceited rookie race car named Lightning McQueen (Wilson) who, on his way to the biggest race of his life, discovers in the rundown town of Radiator Springs when he gets stranded, where he learns humility ...

The message in "Cars" is simplicity itself: Life was better in the old days, when it revolved around small towns where everybody knew each other, and around small highways like Route 66, where you made new friends, sometimes even between Flagstaff and Winona.

Much of the history of the movie "Cars" was inspired by memories of Angel Delgadillo, a road character and owner of a "Barber Shop" in Seligman, Arizona, who welcomed and served thousands of travelers during the heyday of the mythical route.

The vehicles' windows are all opaque and gray blanked out, so no one knows what is inside, and it is implied that they may not be hollow (though some concept art imply the presence of animal-like organs inside them).

It's about the special experiences we give up for the sake of convenience. In the film, Sally Carrera describes how the small town of Radiator Springs thrived in the era of Route 66, prior to the construction of Intertstate 40, which bypassed the town entirely to save ten minutes of travel.

Indeed, Cars is an allegory on both life and the American Dream. The movie depicts small towns, large canyons, busy interstates such as Route 66, evolving landscapes, and the humble, grounded values that are at our nation's core.

Indeed, Cars is an allegory on both life and the American Dream. The movie depicts small towns, large canyons, busy interstates such as Route 66, evolving landscapes, and the humble, grounded values that are at our nation's core.

In the movie, Cars, Lightning McQueen transitions from being a close-minded, self-centered racecar into a caring and respected leader and winner. Throughout your life you will be placed into situations where you must lead, guide, and influence people.

Inspired by director John Lasseter's real-life cross-country road trip, the film still draws families and fans to iconic attractions featured (or riffed on) in the movie, including the remaining Wigwam Villages, trading posts, curiosity shops, and vintage filling stations.

What some might not know is that the whole movie is actually based on real locations and people along iconic and historic Route 66. Check out these real-life locations and people that inspired the movie and see if you can recognize any of them. If not, it's time to add them to your bucket list.

It follows the inner workings of the mind of a young girl named Riley, who adapts to her family's relocation, as five personified emotions administer her thoughts and actions.

Inspired by director John Lasseter's real-life cross-country road trip, the film still draws families and fans to iconic attractions featured (or riffed on) in the movie, including the remaining Wigwam Villages, trading posts, curiosity shops, and vintage filling stations.

His values change from self-love, winning, popularity, and fame to friends, to respecting others, and leading by example. Important leadership qualities Lightning McQueen acquired throughout this movie include: INTEGRITY, SPORTSMANSHIP, HUMILITY, PATIENCE, TOLERANCE, GRATITUDE, LISTENING SKILLS, and HUMOR.