Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

– Lifelong friends and national idols Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr. have earned their NASCAR stripe..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 48 Minutes
Release Year:
2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

Lifelong friends and national idols Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr. have earned their NASCAR stripes with their uncanny knack of finishing races in the first and second slots, respectively, and slinging catchphrases like "Shake and bake!" But when a rival French driver coasts onto the track to challenge their records, they'll have to floor it to retain their top-dog status.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) - Trailer

Release Date:

04 Aug 2006

Language:

English, French

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Adam McKay

Writer:

Will Ferrell, Adam McKay

Main Actors:

Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole

Plot:

NASCAR stock car racing sensation Ricky Bobby is a national hero because of his "win at all costs" approach. He and his loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton Jr., are a fearless duo -- "Shake" and "Bake" 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 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.

Awards:

8 wins & 9 nominations.

Gross profit:

$148,213,377

Production:

Sony Pictures Releasing

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
71%
Metacritic:
66%