Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Seen it?2006 | 108 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$163 million worldwide on a $73 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 369K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adam McKay
- Will FerrellRicky Bobby
- John C. ReillyCal Naughton, Jr.
- Sacha Baron CohenJean Girard
- Gary ColeReese Bobby
- Leslie BibbCarley Bobby
- Michael Clarke DuncanLucius Washington
- Jane LynchLucy Bobby
- Amy AdamsSusan
- Greg GermannLarry Dennit Jr.
- Molly ShannonMrs. Dennit