Tokyo Mater
Synopsis
A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.
Top Cast
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Larry the Cable Guy
Mater (voice)
Keith Ferguson
Lightning McQueen (voice)
Elissa Knight
Tia (voice)
Guido Quaroni
Guido (voice)
Lori Alan
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Mickie McGowan
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Danny Mann
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Bob Scott
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Jess Harnell
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Michael Wallis
Sheriff (voice)
Mach Tony Kobayashi
Kabuto (voice)
Robert Ito
Ito-San (voice)
Karen Huie
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Julia Kato
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Sonoko Konishi
Chuki (voice)
Henry Lee
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Bob Peterson
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Peter Sohn
Additional Voice Talent (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 2, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Lasseter
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lasseter, Rob Gibbs, Bobby Rubio, Scott Morse
- Original Score
- BT
- Original Title
- Tokyo Mater
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Pixar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Lasseter
John Lasseter, Rob Gibbs, Bobby Rubio, Scott Morse
BT
Kori Rae, Mary Alice Drumm, Kimberly Adams
Department Leadership Roster
John Lasseter
Director
Kori Rae
Producer
Mary Alice Drumm
Producer
Kimberly Adams
Producer
Anthony Christov
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tokyo Mater.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tokyo Mater
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tokyo Mater about?
A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, 'Dragon' Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters.
Who directed Tokyo Mater?
Tokyo Mater was directed by John Lasseter.
Who stars in Tokyo Mater?
The principal cast of Tokyo Mater includes Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, Elissa Knight, Guido Quaroni, Lori Alan.
When was Tokyo Mater released and how long is it?
Tokyo Mater was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Tokyo Mater?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tokyo Mater was composed by BT.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tokyo Mater?
Tokyo Mater holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).