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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

The story of a man who could only count to #1.

20066.41h 48m

Overview

The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby, is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everything a dimwitted daredevil could want, a luxurious mansion, a smokin' hot wife, and all the fast food he can eat. But Ricky's turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump when he's bested by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard and reduced to a fear-ridden wreck.

Directed by Adam McKay
Written by Adam McKay, Will Ferrell
Produced by Judd Apatow, Jimmy Miller
Box OfficeBudget: $72.5MRevenue: $163.0M

Top Cast

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Ricky Bobby

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Cal Naughton, Jr.

Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen

Jean Girard

Gary Cole

Gary Cole

Reese Bobby

Leslie Bibb

Leslie Bibb

Carley Bobby

Michael Clarke Duncan

Michael Clarke Duncan

Lucius Washington

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Lucy Bobby

Amy Adams

Amy Adams

Susan

Greg Germann

Greg Germann

Larry Dennit Jr.

Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon

Mrs. Dennit

Themes & Keywords

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About Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a comedy film released in 2006 exploring themes of car race, prayer, north carolina, family dinner, betrayal, best friend. Directed by Adam McKay, it stars Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen. The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby, is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everything a dimwitted daredevil could want, a luxurious mansion, a smokin' hot wife, and all the fast food he can eat. But Ricky's turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump when he's bested by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard and reduced to a fear-ridden wreck.

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