Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

"The story of a man who could only count to #1."

Aug 4 2006 PG-13 1h 48m
Comedy, Sport

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.

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.

Written by

Will Ferrell, Adam McKay

Directed by

Adam McKay

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

High, Wide and Handsome Inc., GH One, Mosaic Media Group, Apatow Productions, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media

Languages

English

Awards

8 wins & 9 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
206,170
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA