Best Car Movies

Last updated: July 16, 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.

December 28, 2010 2010 NR (60 minutes)

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Dinosaur Train: What's at the Center of the Earth? Poster Image

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Dinosaur Train: What's at the Center of the Earth?

age 3+

Dino family's fun journey emphasizes curiosity, courage.

February 20, 2017 2017 NR (120 minutes)

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PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups

age 3+

Paw Patrol movie shines a light on perseverance and courage.

May 17, 2019 2019 NR (44 minutes)

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Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery: The Movie

age 3+

Sleuthing story has worthy messages for preschoolers.

September 18, 2012 2012 NR (61 minutes)

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Thomas & Friends: The Adventure Begins

age 3+

Trains' sweet origin story promotes friendship, cooperation.

March 3, 2015 2015 NR (45 minutes)

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Thomas and Friends: The Christmas Engines

age 3+

Gentle winter train tales celebrate the holidays.

October 28, 2014 2014 NR (60 minutes)

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10 Years of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends

age 4+

Collection of fave episodes has positive messages for kids.

January 1, 1998 1998 G (63 minutes)

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A Go! Go! Cory Carson Halloween

age 4+

Courage overcomes mild scares in cute holiday special.

October 2, 2020 2020 NR (24 minutes)

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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.

November 21, 2017 2017 NR (63 minutes)

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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.

November 2, 2010 2010 NR (38 minutes)

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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.

August 4, 2020 2020 NR (20 minutes)

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Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie Poster Image

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Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie

age 4+

Teamwork, diversity, mild peril greet engine on global trip.

September 7, 2018 2018 NR (85 minutes)

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Cars

age 5+

Pixar comedy is full of four-wheeled fun.

June 9, 2006 2006 G (116 minutes)

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Cars 3

age 6+

Some intense scenes in story of empowerment, mentorship.

June 16, 2017 2017 G (109 minutes)

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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.

December 18, 1968 1968 G (144 minutes)

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Team Hot Wheels: Origin of Awesome Poster Image

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Team Hot Wheels: Origin of Awesome

age 6+

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

June 7, 2014 2014 NR (78 minutes)

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The Great Race

age 6+

Perfect family movie is fun from beginning to end.

July 1, 1965 1965 NR (160 minutes)

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The Polar Express movie poster: A dramatic scene of a huge train next to a small boy on a snowy night

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The Polar Express

age 6+

Book-based treat is full of adventure and positive messages.

November 10, 2004 2004 G (92 minutes)

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Harry and the Hendersons

age 7+

A big, Harry family adventure full of laughs.

April 26, 1987 1987 PG (110 minutes)

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Buffalo Kids movie poster: Animated kids in Western clothing standing beneath giant cowboy boots against a Wild West backdrop

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Buffalo Kids

age 8+

Inclusive Old West adventure has some action violence.

February 6, 2026 2026 PG (81 minutes)

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