What genre is Mater and the Ghostlight?

Mater and the Ghostlight is categorised as Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror.

Who stars in Mater and the Ghostlight?

Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, Larry the Cable Guy, Paul Newman appear in the main cast.

Who directed Mater and the Ghostlight?

John Lasseter directed Mater and the Ghostlight.

How long is Mater and the Ghostlight?

Mater and the Ghostlight runs for 7m (7 minutes).

Is Mater and the Ghostlight worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Mater and the Ghostlight?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)

Name: Mater and the Ghostlight
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror
Released: 2006
Duration: 7 min
Cast: Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, Larry the Cable Guy, Paul Newman

Movie 7m ★ 6.2/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, scare me, family night

Animation Comedy Family Horror

Where to watch

Dating from 2006, Mater and the Ghostlight sits in the animation, comedy and family corner of our catalogue. It is directed by John Lasseter. The cast includes Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt and Cheech Marin. The running time is 7m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.2 out of 10.

Synopsis

Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight, and as everyone races home Mater is left alone primed for a good old-fashioned scare.

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Questions about Mater and the Ghostlight

What genre is Mater and the Ghostlight?: Mater and the Ghostlight is categorised as Animation, Comedy, Family, Horror.
Who stars in Mater and the Ghostlight?: Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, Larry the Cable Guy, Paul Newman appear in the main cast.
Who directed Mater and the Ghostlight?: John Lasseter directed Mater and the Ghostlight.
How long is Mater and the Ghostlight?: Mater and the Ghostlight runs for 7m (7 minutes).
Is Mater and the Ghostlight worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Mater and the Ghostlight?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.