Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 20, 2008

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky...

Release Date: Friday, August 4, 2006

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.

Director: Adam McKay

Starring: Will Ferrell • Sacha Baron Cohen • John C. Reilly • Michael Clarke Duncan • Gary Cole

PG-13 Comedy N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: "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

Will Ferrell
Daddy's Home, Barbie
Sacha Baron Cohen
Madagascar (20th Anniversary), Ladies First
John C. Reilly
The Dictator, Sing
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Michael Clarke Duncan
Transformers, The Island
Gary Cole
The Pineapple Express, Hop
Leslie Bibb
Iron Man, Juror No. 2

Who is making Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby – Crew List

A look at Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Adam McKay last helmed Don't Look Up and Vice. The film's writer Will Ferrell last penned Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and Step Brothers.

Director: Adam McKay
Screenwriters: Will Ferrell
Adam McKay
Producers: Judd Apatow
Will Ferrell
Adam McKay
Jimmy Miller

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Apatow Productions
Mosaic Media Group

Production – What we know about the Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

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Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for crude and sexual humor, language, drug references and brief comic violence
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Talladega Nights
Language: English

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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Release Date: When was the film released?

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby was released in on Friday, August 4 , 2006. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Fearless, Dead Man's Shoes and Barnyard.