Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
“The story of a man who could only count to #1.”
Synopsis
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.
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Will Ferrell
Ricky Bobby
John C. Reilly
Cal Naughton, Jr.
Sacha Baron Cohen
Jean Girard
Gary Cole
Reese Bobby
Leslie Bibb
Carley Bobby
Michael Clarke Duncan
Lucius Washington
Jane Lynch
Lucy Bobby
Amy Adams
Susan
Greg Germann
Larry Dennit Jr.
Molly Shannon
Mrs. Dennit
David Koechner
Hershell
Jack McBrayer
Glenn
Ian Roberts
Kyle
Houston Tumlin
Walker Bobby
Grayson Russell
Texas Ranger Bobby
Andy Richter
Gregory
Ted Manson
Chip
Rob Riggle
Jack Telmont
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hollywood, California
Festival / Special Debut
August 4, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 13, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$72.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$163M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.25x
+$90.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam McKay
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam McKay, Will Ferrell
- Original Score
- Alex Wurman
- Original Title
- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $72.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $163M
- Production Studios
- Apatow Productions, Mosaic Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam McKay
Adam McKay, Will Ferrell
Alex Wurman
Oliver Wood
Brent White
Ryan Kavanaugh, Jimmy Miller, Richard Glover, Will Ferrell, David B. Householter
Department Leadership Roster
Jimmy Miller
Producer
Oliver Wood
Director of Photography
Brent White
Editor
Judd Apatow
Producer
Adam McKay
Director
Adam McKay
Writer
Will Ferrell
Writer
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Kelso
Stunt Coordinator
Joseph B. Conmy IV
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andy Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Alex Wurman
Original Music Composer
Clayton Hartley
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby about?
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.
Who directed Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby was directed by Adam McKay.
Who stars in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?
The principal cast of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby includes Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Leslie Bibb.
When was Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby released and how long is it?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby had a reported production budget of $72.5M and grossed $163M at the worldwide box office (2.25 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby was composed by Alex Wurman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).