Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
A talented but reckless rookie driver fights his way to the top of NASCAR while battling cutthroat team owners, dangerous rivalries, and his own ego to claim the ultimate racing crown.
“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' fast car, and a beautiful wife named Lucille. However, his perfect life is thrown into chaos when his best friend and racing partner, Calvin "The Gator" Gator, begins to outperform him and attracts the attention of the media and sponsors. As their friendship deteriorates, Ricky must confront his own identity and the true meaning of success.
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A crew of 84+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Brent WhiteShot by Oliver WoodScored by Alex WurmanDesigned by Clayton Hartley
Box Office
2006 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 2.2× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$163.0M
US & Canada: $148.2M — 91% of worldwide · International: $14.8M (9%)
Opening weekend: $47.0M — 32% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $68.2M — 46% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,803 theaters
Re-release box office
- 2026471 theaters
- $129K($129K today)
Domestic gross earned in theatrical re-release, by year · adjusted for inflation
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Also known as
- Ricky Bobby - König der Rennfahrerde
- Ricky Bobby : Roi du circuitfr
- Ricky Bobby - La storia di un uomo che sapeva contare fino a unoit
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Cast & Crew
84 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Will Ferrell
as Ricky Bobby
John C Reilly
as Cal Naughton Jr.
Sacha Baron Cohen
as Jean Girard
Gary Cole
as Reese Bobby
Michael Clarke Duncan
as Lucius Washington
Jane Lynch
as Lucy Bobby
Amy Adams
as Susan
Andy Richter
as Gregory
Leslie Bibb
as Carley Bobby
Molly Shannon
as Mrs. Dennit
Greg Germann
as Larry Dennit Jr.
David Koechner
as Hershell
Supporting cast
64Jack Mcbrayer
as Glenn
Ian Roberts
as Kyle
Houston Tumlin
as Walker Bobby
Grayson Russell
as Texas Ranger Bobby
Ted Manson
as Chip
Rob Riggle
as Jack Telmont
Jake Johnson
as 5-Year-Old Ricky
Jason Davis
as Waffle House Manager
Lorrie Bess Crumley
as Schoolteacher
Luke Bigham
as 10-Year-Old Ricky
Austin Crim
as 10-Year-Old Cal
Adam Mckay
as Terry Cheveaux
John D King
as ESPN Reporter
Pat Hingle
as Mr. Dennit, Sr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr
as Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Dick Berggren
as Dick Berggren
Mike Joy
as Mike Joy
Larry Mcreynolds
as Larry McReynolds
Darrell Waltrip
as Darrell Waltrip
Jamie Mcmurray
as Jamie McMurray
Danny Vinson
as Texas Ticket Seller
Sylvia G Lyerly
as Texas Ticket Seller
Dan Cox
as Bartender
Bob Jenkins
as Bob Jenkins
William Boyer
as Rescue Worker
Ruffin Copeland
as Doctor
Rick Benjamin
as Reporter
Matt Day
as Pizza Delivery Boy
Christoph Sanders
as Pizza Delivery Boy
Pete Burris
as Police Officer
Frank Hoyt Taylor
as Frank
Conrad Ricamora
as DMV Officer
Angie Fox
as Waitress
Jim Bohampton
as Jim Wise
Rebecca Koon
as Car Wash Customer
Yasiin Bey
as Mos Def
Elvis Costello
as Elvis Costello
Bill Weber
as Bill Weber
Benny Parsons
as Benny Parsons
Wally Dallenbach Jr
as Wally Dallenbach Jr.
Jack Blessing
as Jarvis
John Baker
as Ted Beaman
Robert R Lee
as Talladega Ticket Seller
Matt Coulter
as PA Announcer
Ed Lauter
as John Hanafin (uncredited)
George Peroulas
as NASCAR Team Owner (uncredited)
Paul Gibson
as Dennit PR Rep (uncredited)
Peter Musooli
as Larry Bird (uncredited)
Kevin Ledford
as Track Owner (uncredited)
Mark A Keeton
as Victory Lane Photographer / Pit Crew (uncredited)
Cal Johnson
as EMT Safety Crew (uncredited)
Robert P Johnson Ii
as Camera Man (uncredited)
Ernest Scooby Rogers
as Print Journalist / Bar Patron (uncredited)
Joann Bernat
as Housewife (uncredited)
Riley Mcdonald
as Church Choir Boy #2
Sam Fisicaro
as Ricky Fan #2 (uncredited)
Rose Davidson
as Avid Race Fan (uncredited)
Todd Davis
as Race Fan (uncredited)
Cricket Ellis
as Race Fan (uncredited)
Chad C Hundley
as Race Fan (uncredited)
Cody Lowe
as Race Fan (uncredited)
Josh Church
as Fainting Guy (uncredited)
Amy Adams Nm0010736
as Susan
Susan Matheson
as … Costume Designer
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2Other crew
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