---
title: "Mater and the Ghostlight"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mater-and-the-ghostlight-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13934
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 7
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "G"
---

# Mater and the Ghostlight (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mater-and-the-ghostlight-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mater and the Ghostlight is a film first released in 2006. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Pixar, Walt Disney Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Mater faces the legend of the Ghostlight after playing scary pranks in Radiator Springs."

### Why Watch
- features favorite characters from Cars
- short runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- short runtime leaves viewers wanting more
- may be slightly spooky for very young viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mild spooky themes involving a ghost story.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedy, family, horror

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/mater-and-the-ghostlight-2006#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Lasseter
- **Networks / Studios**: Pixar, Walt Disney Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Larry the Cable Guy** as *Mater (voice)*
- **Owen Wilson** as *Lightning McQueen (voice)*
- **Bonnie Hunt** as *Sally Carrera (voice)*
- **Paul Newman** as *Doc Hudson (voice)*
- **Michael Wallis** as *Sheriff (voice)*
- **Cheech Marin** as *Ramone (voice)*
- **Paul Dooley** as *Sarge (voice)*
- **Katherine Helmond** as *Lizzie (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Mater and the Ghostlight?
It is a 2006 American animated short film set in the Cars world.

### Q: When was it released?
It was released in 2006 as a special feature on the DVD of Pixar's film Cars.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars.

### Q: What happens in the film?
Mater spends a day playing scary pranks, hears the legend of the Ghostlight, and is left alone at night.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
It is categorized under animation, comedy, family, and horror.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mater and the Ghostlight — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13934)
- [Mater and the Ghostlight - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mater_and_the_Ghostlight)
- [Burák a Bludička 75% [Mater and the Ghostlight] (2006…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/131550-burak-a-bludicka)
- [Mater and the Ghostlight - Wikiquote](https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Mater_and_the_Ghostlight)
- [Burák a Bludička / Mater and the Ghostlight | Fandíme Filmu](https://www.fandimefilmu.cz/film/32792-burak-a-bludicka)

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