# Rescue Squad Mater (2008)

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**Runtime**: 3 min
**Genres**: Animation, Family, Comedy
**Directed by**: John Lasseter
**Written by**: John Lasseter, Rob Gibbs, Valerie LaPointe
**Starring**: Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, Lindsey Collins, Elissa Knight, Peter Sohn, Bob Peterson

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Here's a film that asks the question, "What if Mater was cool?" Mater recalls his glory days as a firetruck to a skeptical Lightning McQueen. It's a short, so at least it knows not to overstay its welcome.

**Mood tags**: cozy, playful

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