Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 2006

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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.

Will Ferrell

as Ricky Bobby

John C. Reilly

as Cal Naughton, Jr.

Sacha Baron Cohen

as Jean Girard

Gary Cole

as Reese Bobby

Leslie Bibb

as Carley Bobby

Michael Clarke Duncan

as Lucius Washington

Jane Lynch

as Lucy Bobby

Amy Adams

as Susan

Greg Germann

as Larry Dennit Jr.

Molly Shannon

as Mrs. Dennit

Director:

Adam McKay

Writer:

Adam McKay, Will Ferrell

Genres:

Comedy

Release Date:

2006 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

108 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Directors & Credit Writers

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Cast

Will Ferrell

as Ricky Bobby

John C. Reilly

as Cal Naughton, Jr.

Sacha Baron Cohen

as Jean Girard

Gary Cole

as Reese Bobby

Leslie Bibb

as Carley Bobby

Michael Clarke Duncan

as Lucius Washington

Jane Lynch

as Lucy Bobby

Amy Adams

as Susan

Greg Germann

as Larry Dennit Jr.

Molly Shannon

as Mrs. Dennit

David Koechner

as Hershell

Jack McBrayer

as Glenn

Ian Roberts

as Kyle

Houston Tumlin

as Walker Bobby

Grayson Russell

as Texas Ranger Bobby

Andy Richter

as Gregory

Ted Manson

as Chip

Rob Riggle

as Jack Telmont

Jake Johnson

as 5-Year-Old Ricky

Jason Davis

as Waffle House Manager

Lorrie Bess Crumley

as Schoolteacher

Luke Bigham

as 10-Year-Old Ricky

Austin Crim

as 10-Year-Old Cal

Adam McKay

as Terry Cheveaux

John D. King

as ESPN Reporter

Pat Hingle

as Mr. Dennit, Sr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

as Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Dick Berggren

as Dick Berggren

Mike Joy

as Mike Joy

Larry McReynolds

as Larry McReynolds

Darrell Waltrip

as Darrell Waltrip

Jamie McMurray

as Jamie McMurray

Danny Vinson

as Texas Ticket Seller

Sylvia G. Lyerly

as Texas Ticket Seller

Dan Cox

as Bartender

Bob Jenkins

as Bob Jenkins

William Boyer

as Rescue Worker

Ruffin Copeland

as Doctor

Rick Benjamin

as Reporter

Matt Day

as Pizza Delivery Boy

Christoph Sanders

as Pizza Delivery Boy

Pete Burris

as Police Officer

Conrad Ricamora

as DMV Officer

Angie Fox

as Waitress

Jim Bohampton

as Jim Wise

Rebecca Koon

as Car Wash Customer

Yasiin Bey

as Mos Def

Elvis Costello

as Elvis Costello

Bill Weber

as Bill Weber

Benny Parsons

as Benny Parsons

Wally Dallenbach Jr.

as Wally Dallenbach Jr.

Jack Blessing

as Jarvis

John Baker

as Ted Beaman

Robert R. Lee

as Talladega Ticket Seller

Matt Coulter

as PA Announcer

Ed Lauter

as John Hanafin (uncredited)

George Peroulas

as NASCAR Team Owner (uncredited)

Paul Gibson

as Dennit PR Rep (uncredited)

Peter Musooli

as Larry Bird (uncredited)

Kevin Ledford

as Track Owner (uncredited)

Mark A. Keeton

as Victory Lane Photographer / Pit Crew (uncredited)

Cal Johnson

as EMT Safety Crew (uncredited)

Robert P. Johnson II

as Camera Man (uncredited)

Ernest 'Scooby' Rogers

as Print Journalist / Bar Patron (uncredited)

JoAnn Bernat

as Housewife (uncredited)

Riley McDonald

as Church Choir Boy #2

Sam Fisicaro

as Ricky Fan #2 (uncredited)

Rose Davidson

as Avid Race Fan (uncredited)

Todd Davis

as Race Fan (uncredited)

Cricket Ellis

as Race Fan (uncredited)

Chad C. Hundley

as Race Fan (uncredited)

Cody Lowe

as Race Fan (uncredited)

Josh Church

as Fainting Guy (uncredited)

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