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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - 20th Anniversary Re-Release

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 48m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Adam McKay

Producer:

Judd Apatow, Jimmy Miller

Writer:

Will Ferrell, Adam McKay

Release Date:

Jun 28, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 48m

Synopsis

NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) is a national hero because of his "win at all costs" approach. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly), are a fearless duo -- "Thunder" and "Lightning" by their fans for their ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When flamboyant French Formula One driver Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen) challenges "Thunder" and "Lightning" for the supremacy of NASCAR, Ricky Bobby must face his own demons and fight Girard for the right to be known as racing's top driver.

Cast

  • Will Ferrell
  • John C. Reilly
  • Sacha Baron Cohen
  • Gary Cole
  • Michael Clarke Duncan
  • Leslie Bibb
  • Jane Lynch
  • Amy Adams
  • Andy Richter
  • Molly Shannon

Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.4
  • Oct 6, 2018

    There’s a million quotable lines in this thing, but the one I have probably said the most is Michael Clarke Duncan screaming “DON’T YOU PUT THAT EVIL ON ME RICKY BOBBY!” Either my wife or I probably say that to each other at least once a week.

    2.0K Likes
    Matt Singer
    Matt Singer
    Apr 28, 2018

    gays CAN drive

    1.6K Likes
    roks
    roks
    Feb 5, 2019

    Pretty good Days of Thunder parody and somehow a funnier, more incisive critique of the Bush era than Vice. "It’s in the Geneva conventions, look it up!"

    1.2K Likes
    Josh Lewis
    Josh Lewis
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    Jul 19, 2020

    purposefully trashy movie, a guilty pleasure of nostalgia and joy

    1.1K Likes
    Framesofnick
    Framesofnick
    Oct 22, 2017

    wow can't believe that kiss between will ferrell and sacha baron cohen ended homophobia

    1.1K Likes
    alyssa rae thomas
    alyssa rae thomas

    I wish they would have further explored the ghost subplot.

    1.0K Likes
    Rob Patrick
    Rob Patrick
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    Jun 4, 2017

    y'all think this rating is a joke but i'm one hundred percent serious. this thing is totally bananas, kinetic as hell, and a genius satire of sports films & bush-era nationalism with endlessly hilarious performances from ferrell and co. totally underrated. every scene is…

    877 Likes
    Matthew Saponar
    Matthew Saponar
    May 31, 2024

    my favorite piece of applebee's propaganda

    714 Likes
    haley
    haley
    Nov 22, 2020

    Your search for: “Cinematic Masterpieces Released in 2006 Where an Overconfident Racer Navigates Through His Racing Career with the Help of His Dipshit Best Friend Who Has a Southern Accent” came up with 2 results:  - Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)  -…

    680 Likes
    Ethan
    Ethan
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - 20th Anniversary Re-Release come out in theaters?
June 28, 2026 is the release date.
Is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - 20th Anniversary Re-Release (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - 20th Anniversary Re-Release (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 48min long.
What's Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - 20th Anniversary Re-Release (2026) about?
NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) is a national hero because of his "win at all costs" approach. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr. (John C. Reilly), are a fearless duo -- "Thunder" and "Lightning" by their fans for their ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When flamboyant French Formula One driver Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen) challenges "Thunder" and "Lightning" for the supremacy of NASCAR, Ricky Bobby must face his own demons and fight Girard for the right to be known as racing's top driver.
Who's the cast of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - 20th Anniversary Re-Release (2026)?
  • Will Ferrell as Ricky Bobby
  • John C. Reilly as Cal Naughton Jr.
  • Sacha Baron Cohen as Jean Girard
  • Gary Cole as Reese Bobby
  • Michael Clarke Duncan as Lucius Washington
  • Leslie Bibb as Carley Bobby
  • Jane Lynch as Lucy Bobby
  • Amy Adams as Susan
  • Andy Richter as Gregory
  • Molly Shannon as Mrs. Dennit
Who's the director behind Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - 20th Anniversary Re-Release (2026)?
Adam McKay directed Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - 20th Anniversary Re-Release (2026).
Who produced Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - 20th Anniversary Re-Release (2026)?
Judd Apatow and Jimmy Miller produced Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby - 20th Anniversary Re-Release (2026).
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