Synopsis
Number one NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby stays atop the heap thanks to a pact with his best friend and teammate, Cal Naughton, Jr. But when a French Formula One driver, makes his way up the ladder, Ricky Bobby's talent and devotion are put to the test.
Scores
Overall Score
89.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
93.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
95.1%
Review Aggregate
70.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 182 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, satirical, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnysatiricallightheartedhistoricalstylizedfamily-friendlypoliticalthought-provokingdarkcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Ferrell | 2006 | $20,000,000 source | $31,121,032 | reported |
| John C. Reilly | 2006 | $3,850,000 | $5,991,000 | (est) |
| Sacha Baron Cohen | 2006 | $2,899,000 | $4,510,000 | (est) |
| Gary Cole | 2006 | $2,370,000 | $3,688,000 | (est) |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | 2006 | $2,027,000 | $3,154,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score72.0
RT critic review count186
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes209,428
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $148,213,377 | $230,627,661 |
| International | 2006 | $15,148,718 | $23,572,187 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $163,369,094 | $254,210,738 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $80,166,176 | $124,742,705 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $586,000 | $911,846 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $180,000 | $280,089 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $18,533,000 | $28,838,304 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $43,714,000 | $68,021,239 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $41,499,746 | $64,575,745 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $184,678,921 | $287,369,929 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $72,500,000 | $112,813,740 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $25,157,000 (est) | $39,145,590 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $14,774,000 | $22,989,106 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $6,620,000 | $10,301,062 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $10,875,000 | $16,922,061 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $129,926,000 | $202,171,559 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $54,752,921 | $85,198,370 |
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