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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

2006Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic666.8Rotten Tomatoes71%73%

A quirky, campy comedy movie about sports and family.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

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

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.

Feels like

  • Sports Satire
  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Quotable & Memorable
  • Southern Americana
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Celebrity Culture Critique
  • Feel-Good Comeback Story

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
Adam McKay
Written by
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay
Produced by
Judd Apatow, Jimmy Miller
Music by
Alex Wurman

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Facts

August 4, 2006 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
August 4, 2006
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$73 million
Box office
$163 million
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

Relieved Failure, Mood Killer, Fanservice +9

  • Relieved Failure
  • Mood Killer
  • Fanservice
  • Anarchy Is Chaos
  • Whole-Plot Reference
  • Two First Names
  • Emergency Multifaith Prayer
  • Spoiled Brat
  • Everyone Loves Blondes
  • Mind Screw
  • This Is Gonna Suck
  • Seinfeldian Conversation

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?"

Questions about Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?

fuboTVPeacockStarzPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby streams on fuboTV, Peacock, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 100 other countries.

Is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby use?

Relieved FailureMood KillerFanserviceAnarchy Is ChaosWhole-Plot ReferenceTwo First NamesEmergency Multifaith PrayerSpoiled BratEveryone Loves BlondesMind ScrewThis Is Gonna SuckSeinfeldian Conversationand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Relieved Failure, Mood Killer, and Fanservice.