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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a 2006 American sports comedy film directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell. The movie was produced by Jimmy Miller and Judd Apatow and written by Ferrell and McKay. It also features John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Gary Cole, and Jane Lynch in supporting roles.

The film follows the story of Ricky Bobby, a NASCAR driver who, along with his loyal teammate and friend, Cal Naughton Jr., becomes a racing legend. However, their friendship is tested when a flamboyant French Formula One driver named Jean Girard challenges their supremacy on the race track. The movie is a satirical take on the world of professional racing, with Ferrell's character embodying the stereotypical American idea of a successful sportsman.

Talladega Nights was released on August 4, 2006, and was a commercial success, grossing over $163 million worldwide. It also received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of Ferrell and Reilly. The movie's success led to it becoming a cultural phenomenon, with many of its catchphrases and jokes becoming part of popular culture.

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