Franchises that feature sentient vehicles
by kamenrider64 | created - 29 Apr 2023 | updated - 1 month ago | PublicThe whole concept of sentient talking vehicles weather it be cars, trains, boats, planes etc is very popular and has been for many years now with people of all ages
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1. Cars (2006)
G | 116 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
On the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn't everything in life.
Directors: John Lasseter, Joe Ranft | Stars: Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, Paul Newman, Larry the Cable Guy
Votes: 470,308 | Gross: $244.08M
2. Cars 2 (2011)
G | 106 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.
Directors: John Lasseter, Bradford Lewis | Stars: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer
Votes: 218,124 | Gross: $191.45M
3. Cars 3 (2017)
G | 102 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world.
Director: Brian Fee | Stars: Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo, Chris Cooper, Nathan Fillion
Votes: 122,201 | Gross: $152.90M
4. Planes (2013)
PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A cropdusting plane with a fear of heights lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race.
Director: Klay Hall | Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Dane Cook, Stacy Keach, Brad Garrett
Votes: 48,662 | Gross: $90.29M
5. Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)
PG | 83 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to be trained as a firefighter, or else his air strip will be shut down.
Director: Bobs Gannaway | Stars: Dane Cook, Ed Harris, Julie Bowen, Curtis Armstrong
Votes: 19,816 | Gross: $59.17M
6. Jay Jay the Jet Plane (1994–1996)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Jay Jay The Jet Plane is a television series that follows the adventures of a six-year old airplane named Jay Jay and his friends at Tarrytown Airport as they take off in search of fun and ... See full summary »
Star: John William Galt
Votes: 9
7. Jay Jay the Jet Plane (1999–2005)
TV-Y | 11 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Children's series about the aventures of a blue jet plane and his friends.
Stars: Michael Donovan, Brian Cant, Eve Whittle, Vanessa Stacey
Votes: 687
8. Theodore Tugboat (1993–2000)
TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Family
The adventures of a young tugboat and his friends in the Big Harbour, with the Dispatcher and the Harbourmaster keeping ever-watchful eyes.
Star: Denny Doherty
Votes: 238
9. Tugs (1989–1990)
TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Tugs follows the adventures and mishaps of two rival tugboat fleets: the Star Tugs and the Z-Stacks.
Stars: Patrick Allen, Simon Nash, Shaun Prendergast, Sean Barrett
Votes: 273
10. Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
TV-Y | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
This series follows the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and all of his engine friends on the Island of Sodor.
Stars: Michael Angelis, Keith Wickham, Michael Brandon, Kerry Shale
Votes: 6,455
11. Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go (2021– )
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
All aboard, everyone. It's all engines go as Thomas and his friends work hard and find time to have fun on the island of Sodor.
Stars: Charlie Zeltzer, Aaron Barashi, Henri Charles, Glee Dango
Votes: 1,100
12. Bob the Builder (1997–2018)
TV-Y | 10 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Bob Builder and his machine team are ready to tackle any project. Bob and Can-Do Crew demonstrate power of positive thinking, problem-solving, teamwork,.
Stars: Rob Rackstraw, Kate Harbour, Neil Morrissey, Lorelei King
Votes: 5,604
13. Roary the Racing Car (2007–2011)
TV-Y | Animation, Family
A show about 5 race-cars who get up to funny business every day at Silver Hatch.
Stars: Peter Kay, Stirling Moss, Maria Darling, Dominic Frisby
Votes: 338
14. Roary the Racing Car (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 65 min
Start your engines for fun and excitement where the racetrack becomes a pit stop of great times as everyone goes the extra mile for Marsha's birthday party, Big Chris becomes a babysitter, and Rusty is on a roll!
15. Chuggington (2008–2021)
TV-Y | 10 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Follow the adventures of Koko, Wilson and Brewster, three engines-in-training learning to ride the rails of life to become full-fledged chuggers.
Stars: Brigid Harrington, Imogen Bailey, Tony Terraciano, Morgan Overton
Votes: 724
16. Underground Ernie (2006– )
12 min | Animation, Family
Children's animation centred around the adventures of Ernie, controller of the International Underground railway, and his friends.
Stars: Gary Lineker, Tim Whitnall, Emma Weaver, Janet Brown
Votes: 41
17. Blaze and the Monster Machines (2014–2023)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A monster truck and his human driver go on adventures together while learning about science, technology, engineering and math.
Stars: Nolan North, Nat Faxon, Kevin Michael Richardson, Dee Bradley Baker
Votes: 1,148
18. Budgie the Little Helicopter (1994–1996)
11 min | Animation, Family
Mini episodes of a cartoon helicopter.
Stars: Richard Pearce, Jeremy Nicholas, Ray Lonnen, Anthony Jackson
Votes: 208
19. Super Wings (2015–2022)
TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A jet plane named Jett travels the world delivering packages to children and solving problems with his friends the Super Wings.
Stars: Luca Padovan, Hudson Loverro, Chasden Gilson-Walker, Jamie Sara Lewis
Votes: 405
20. Tayo, the Little Bus (2010–2022)
TV-G | 11 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
In a big city where various vehicles are happily living together, our little bus Tayo has just started learning his route in the city. There is lots more to learn for Tayo. Tayo and his ... See full summary »
Stars: Patricia Kalis, Jul Kohler, Aramis Merlin, Tea Wagner
Votes: 194
21. Titipo Titipo (2019)
TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Titipo is the new train in town who's just about to learn how to take passengers and live with other train and vehicle friends. He's fully ready and very excited to operate!
Star: Anna Paik
Votes: 30
22. Ricky Zoom (2019– )
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Family
From Hasbro's Entertainment One comes Ricky Zoom, a CGI preschool series about a red motorbike named Ricky. Along with his bike buddies, Ricky races around the sports track, tries new stunts at the park, and zooms into adventures.
Stars: Finty Williams, Keith Wickham, Max Fincham, Simon Lipkin
Votes: 113
23. Finley the Fire Engine (2007– )
22 min | Animation, Family
Finley the Fire Engine and his friends get up to all kinds of advertures in Friendlyville
Stars: Janet James, Lee Tockar, Jay Simon, Tara Strong
Votes: 45
24. Toot the Tiny Tugboat (2014– )
11 min | Animation, Family
Adapted from the book 'Toot and Pop!' by Sebastien Braun, Toot is an eager and energetic tug in his first year of service. Under the watchful eye of Lenny the Lighthouse and his special ... See full summary »
Stars: Keith Wickham, Emma Tate, John Hasler, Duncan Wisbey
Votes: 12
25. Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch (1974–1975)
TV-Y | 6 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
this animated comedy follows the misadventures of a car named wheelie.
Stars: Frank Welker, Judy Strangis, Paul Winchell, Lennie Weinrib
Votes: 180
26. Speed Buggy (1973–1983)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Animated 'Saturday-morning' television cartoon about a race car.
Stars: Mel Blanc, Arlene Golonka, Chris Allen, Michael Bell
Votes: 802
27. Brum (1991–2002)
TV-Y | Animation, Action, Adventure
Brum is a car who loves to go around the city each day. Follow him as he helps save the day by identifying criminals, dances with people, and sometimes even gets up to no good, only to be helpful later.
Stars: Retep Miserydad, Toyah Willcox, Mike Cavanagh, Shirley Anne Böhm
Votes: 1,817
28. Knight Rider (1982–1986)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A lone crimefighter battles the forces of evil with the help of a virtually indestructible and artificially intelligent supercar.
Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Richard Basehart, Patricia McPherson
Votes: 37,612
29. Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)
G | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
The adorable little VW helps its owners break up a counterfeiting ring in Mexico.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Charles Martin Smith, Stephen W. Burns, Cloris Leachman, John Vernon
Votes: 6,254 | Gross: $18.00M
30. Herbie Rides Again (1974)
Passed | 88 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The living Volkswagen Beetle helps an old lady protect her home from a corrupt developer.
Director: Robert Stevenson | Stars: Helen Hayes, Ken Berry, Stefanie Powers, John McIntire
Votes: 8,846 | Gross: $38.23M
31. Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)
G | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Herbie, the Volkswagen Beetle with a mind of its own, is racing in the Monte Carlo Rally. Unbeknownst to Herbie's driver, thieves have hidden a stolen diamond in Herbie's gas tank, and are now trying to get it back.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Dean Jones, Don Knotts, Julie Sommars, Jacques Marin
Votes: 8,127
32. Herbie, the Love Bug (1982)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Jim and Bo run a driving school with Herbie, a sentient VW Beetle who frequently lands them in comic misadventures. Jim's rival Randy was once engaged to Jim's girlfriend Susan.
Stars: Dean Jones, Patricia Harty, Richard Paul, Claudia Wells
Votes: 663
33. Herbie Races Again (2017)
45 min | Family
Herbie, that super star car is back, and as unpredictable as ever. Found in T.O.S' car dump, Herbie is given the opportunity to race once again by the help of CGrayzer, Abigail, Sonic The ... See full summary »
Director: Cian Gray | Stars: Cian Gray, Herbie, Charles Martinet, Yuki Tsuji
Votes: 23
34. Herbie Fully Loaded (2005)
G | 101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Maggie Peyton, the new owner of Herbie, Number 53, the free-wheelin' Volkswagen bug with a mind of its own, puts the car through its paces on the road to becoming a NASCAR competitor.
Director: Angela Robinson | Stars: Lindsay Lohan, Michael Keaton, Cheryl Hines, Breckin Meyer
Votes: 50,845 | Gross: $66.02M
35. Adventures of Petey and Friends (2016)
72 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Desert Sky Air Force Base is instructed to carry out an urgent mission. Petey, a new fighter plane, arrives by forced landing. Petey is determined to carry out the most important task by himself and rescue his best friend.
Director: Lucas Qiao | Stars: Qian Feng, James Larabee, Cutter Ray Palacios, Troy Randal Smith
Votes: 89
36. Little Red Tractor (2003–2007)
10 min | Animation, Family
Stan lives and works on Gosling Farm with Little Red Tractor and friends.
Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Derek Griffiths, Jimmy Hibbert, Shireen Shah
Votes: 120
37. Tractor Tom (2002– )
11 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Tractor Tom, Buzz, Farmer Fi and friends live on Springhill Farm. They do jobs and also have some fun adventures around the farm. Farmhand Matt, the one employee of Springhill Farm, lives ... See full summary »
Stars: Enn Reitel, Victoria Shalet, Liam Ross-Mills, Luke Sackville
Votes: 122
38. Batwheels (2022– )
TV-Y7 | 12 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Bam, Redbird, Bibi, Batwing, and Buff are thrust into hijinks and action as they learn important lessons about teamwork, friendship, and so much more while helping Batman, Robin, and Batgirl defend Gotham.
Stars: Jacob Bertrand, Noah Kaye Bentley, Mick Wingert, Kimberly Brooks
Votes: 317
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