Family Picks

This animated adventure comedy follows hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen, who gets unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs and learns that life is about the journey, not the finish line. With a warm voice cast led by Owen Wilson and Paul Newman, it earns an easygoing 7.3 on IMDb and 74% on Rotten Tomatoes. Rated G, it is gentle and safe for kids and grown-ups alike.