Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
A dimwitted daredevil's luxurious life takes a whimsical, satirical turn on the fast track.
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.
How intense is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and dry. Rated PG-13.
What Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby feels like
- Tone
- campysatiricalcrowd pleasingwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
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Is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby for you?
Is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby scary?
No. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby?
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is streaming on Peacock and Starz.
Does Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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