Best Car Movies

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Some kids seem born with a fascination with anything that has a motor, a couple of axles, and a steering wheel. If your kids are into vehicles, these need-for-speed flicks are sure to entertain them -- whether they're still playing with Hot Wheels or they're ready for a learner's permit. For more engine action, try our lists of Best TV Shows About Cars and Books About Cars, Trucks, and Trains.

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Bob the Builder: The Legend of the Golden Hammer Poster Image

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Bob the Builder: The Legend of the Golden Hammer

age 3+

Bob's crew searches for treasure; lots of positive messages.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)

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Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups Poster Image

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PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups

age 3+

Paw Patrol movie shines a light on perseverance and courage.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)

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Bob the Builder: Mega Machines - The Movie Poster Image

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Bob the Builder: Mega Machines - The Movie

age 4+

Positive messages; more suspense, action than past tales.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)

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Go! Go! Cory Carson: Summer Camp Poster Image

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Go! Go! Cory Carson: Summer Camp

age 4+

Likable social-emotional messages stand out in cute story.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)

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A Go! Go! Cory Carson Halloween

age 4+

Courage overcomes mild scares in cute holiday special.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)

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Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales Poster Image

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Cars Toon: Mater's Tall Tales

age 4+

Hilarious shorts for Cars lovers with brief attention spans.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)

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Cars Poster Image

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Cars

age 5+

Pixar comedy is full of four-wheeled fun.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2006)

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The Great Race

age 6+

Perfect family movie is fun from beginning to end.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1965)

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Team Hot Wheels: Origin of Awesome

age 6+

Funny, action-packed intro to new Hot Wheels products.

En DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Poster Image

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

age 6+

A fantastical car story custom-made for kids.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1968)

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Cars 3

age 6+

Some intense scenes in story of empowerment, mentorship.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)

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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World Poster Image

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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

age 8+

It's a long, long, long, long classic comedy chase-epic.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1963)

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Dust to Glory

age 8+

Up-close look at an off-road motor race.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2005)

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A Love Story movie poster: An artist's rendition of a motorhome parked by a lakeside against a mountainous backdrop

MOVIE

A Love Song

age 10+

Beautifully filmed romantic drama has references to death.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)

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Tucker: The Man and His Dream Poster Image

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Tucker: The Man and His Dream

age 10+

Rousing dramedy about corruption has cursing, smoking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1988)

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Speed Sisters

age 11+

Spirited docu follows Middle Eastern female racing team.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)

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Racing Dreams Poster Image

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Racing Dreams

age 11+

Tweens in go-karts race for glory in lively docu.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2010)

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Gran Turismo Movie Poster: David Harbour, Archie Madekwe, and Orlando Bloom stand around a race car

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Gran Turismo

age 11+

Intense crashes in exhilarating game-based racing flick.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)

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The Italian Job (1969) Poster Image

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The Italian Job (1969)

age 11+

Classic, fun caper has outdated views, moderate violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1969)

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Snake & Mongoose Poster Image

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Snake & Mongoose

age 12+

Enjoyable drag racing movie has smoking, mild profanity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)

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