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.
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crude and sexual humor, language, drug references and brief comic violence
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"Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" tells the story of NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby (Ferrell) whose "win at all costs" approach has made him a national hero. He and his loyal racing partner and childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr. (Reilly), are a fearless duo—dubbed "Shake" and "Bake" with the ability to finish so many races in the #1 and #2 positions, with Cal always in second place. When a gay French Formula One driver, Jean Girard (Cohen), challenges "Shake" and "Bake" 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.
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Who stars in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby: Cast List
Daddy's Home, Despicable Me 4
Les Misérables, Hugo
Wreck-It Ralph, Guardians of the Galaxy
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Daredevil
Hop, The Art of Racing in the Rain
About My Father, Running With the Devil
Who's making Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby: Crew List
A look at the Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Adam McKay last directed Don't Look Up and Vice. The film's writer Will Ferrell last wrote Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and Step Brothers.
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Judd ApatowWill Ferrell
Adam McKay
Jimmy Miller
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- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Release Date: When was the film released?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby was a release in 2006 on Friday, August 4, 2006. There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Dead Man's Shoes, The Descent and Quinceanera.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 .