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The film was released theatrically on August 4, 2006, through Sony Pictures to critical and commercial success, grossing $163.4 million worldwide on a $72 million budget. Plot. In rural North Carolina, Ricky Bobby is born in the backseat of a speeding car when his father, Reese, accidentally misses the turnoff for the hospital.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby: Directed by Adam McKay. With Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole. Number one NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby stays atop the heap thanks to a pact with his best friend and teammate, Cal Naughton, Jr.
- IT WAS MOLLY SHANNON WHO INTRODUCED WILL FERRELL TO JOHN C. REILLY. In an interview with About Entertainment, John C. Reilly said that he was introduced to Will Ferrell "through my friend Molly Shannon and we just hit it off right away.
- FERRELL AND ADAM MCKAY HAD WANTED TO MAKE A NASCAR MOVIE FOR YEARS. The two had talked about NASCAR while Ferrell was making Elf (2003). Then they went to a race.
- THEY PITCHED IT WITH SIX WORDS. McKay and Ferrell used just six words to pitch the movie to studios: "Will Ferrell as a NASCAR driver." Sony said yes.
- NASCAR ADDED JOKES. NASCAR helped with accuracy and getting production access to real racing events. Producer Judd Apatow remembered that "some guy at NASCAR would pitch us a better joke than we had, and then we were embarrassed that they could ride cars at 150 miles per hour and be funnier than us."
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Nov 13, 2009 · “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” an irreverent comedy based in the outlandish (fictionalized) world of American stock car racing, premieres in movie theaters around the...
Aug 4, 2006 · Watch Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby with a subscription on Netflix, rent on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video.
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Mar 13, 2024 · Released in 2006, (same year The Prestige came out) Ricky Bobby earned positive reviews from critics and movie goers alike. In addition to praise, it also made enough money at the box office. As you may know, recent Oscar-winner, Christopher Nolan (my hero) confirmed Ricky Bobby as one of his favorite movies. He’s got good taste.
While on top of the racing world, Ricky is challenged by his rival and French Formula One driver, Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen), who outperforms Ricky on the track and becomes Dennit Racing's next top driver. Ricky, desperate to regain his dominance, pushes himself too hard during the race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and ends up going ...
