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title: "The Radiator Springs 500\u00bd"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-radiator-springs-500-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 286189
imdb_id: "tt3755844"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 6
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 98
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Radiator Springs 500½ (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-radiator-springs-500-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: "The Radiator Springs 500½" (2014).
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Title: The Radiator Springs 500½
Release Date: May 20, 2014 (US)
Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy
Runtime: 6m
Directors: Rob Gibbs, Scott Morse
Cast (Voice): Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy (Mater), Steve Purcell (Sandy Dunes), Bonnie Hunt (Sally), John Cygan.
Plot:
Planned 'leisurely drive' to honor Stanley (Radiator Springs founder).
Townsfolk (led by Mater in a Stanley costume) retrace Stanley's original frontier route.
Baja pros descend on town, challenge Lightning McQueen to an off-road race.
Wrong turn sends McQueen and Baja pros on a wild bid for survival.
Misunderstanding leads pros to believe in the legend of Stanley as the Original Off-Road

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rob Gibbs
- **Networks / Studios**: Pixar Canada

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bonnie Hunt** as *Sally (voice)*
- **Larry the Cable Guy** as *Mater (voice)*
- **Steve Purcell** as *Sandy Dunes (voice)*
- **John Cygan** as *Idle Threat (voice)*
- **Katherine Helmond** as *Lizzie (voice)*
- **Cheech Marin** as *Ramone (voice)*
- **Lori Alan** as *Additional Voices (voice)*
- **April Winchell** as *Additional Voices (voice)*
- **Owen Wilson** as *Lightning McQueen (voice)*
- **Jess Harnell** as *Blue Grit (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Radiator Springs 500½ online?
The Radiator Springs 500½ is currently available to watch or stream on Disney Plus. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Radiator Springs 500½ worth watching?
The Radiator Springs 500½ holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 98 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Animation, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Radiator Springs 500½ and when was it released?
The Radiator Springs 500½ is a feature film with a runtime of 6 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Radiator Springs 500½?
The Radiator Springs 500½ was directed by Rob Gibbs.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Radiator Springs 500½ — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/286189)
- [The Radiator Springs 500½ (2014) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/286189-the-radiator-springs-500/cast)
- ["Tales from Radiator Springs" The Radiator Springs 500½ (TV ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3755844/)
- [The Radiator Springs 500½ (2014) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-radiator-springs-5001-2/credits)
- [The Radiator Springs 500½ (2014) | Creators | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en/film/478052-the-radiator-springs-5001-2/cast/)
- [The Radiator Springs 500½ Cast: Bonnie Hunt & More](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-radiator-springs-500/8TTCWjUuLFmNSYvhlvvmc/credits/)

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