Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

  • Rated PG 13
  • 1hr 50m

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Adam McKay

Producer:

Judd Apatow, Jimmy Miller

Writer:

Will Ferrell

Release Date:

Aug 4, 2006

Runtime:

1hr 50m

Synopsis

Ricky Bobby is a go-for-broke race car driver who, in races, either finishes first or doesn't finish at all. Unhappy with these results, Bobby's team owner brings over Jean Girard, a French Formula One driver, who quickly becomes Bobby's biggest rival.

Cast

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

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Metacritic

66
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Based on 33 Critics
6.5

USER SCORE (337)

Generally favorable reviews based on 337 Reviews
70

From its pitch-perfect title through just about every detail, this sendup of sports-triumph movies maintains the right parodic pitch, if not always the highest mph on the laugh speedometer.

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Metacritic review by Sheri Linden
Sheri Linden
The Hollywood Reporter
70

Simultaneously teasing and loving a subject doesn't make for easy comedy, but writer-star Will Ferrell and director/co-writer Adam McKay pull it off with good-ol'-boy good nature in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.

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Metacritic review by Robert Koehler
Robert Koehler
Variety
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) 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 (2006)?
The movie is 1hr 50min long.
What's Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) about?
Ricky Bobby is a go-for-broke race car driver who, in races, either finishes first or doesn't finish at all. Unhappy with these results, Bobby's team owner brings over Jean Girard, a French Formula One driver, who quickly becomes Bobby's biggest rival.
Who's the cast of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)?
  • 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 (2006)?
Adam McKay directed Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006).
Who produced Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)?
Judd Apatow and Jimmy Miller produced Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006).