Ricky Stanicky
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Overview
When three childhood best friends pull a prank that goes wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, they still use the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature beha...
Director / Creator
Peter Farrelly
Writers
Jeffrey Bushell, Brian Jarvis, James Lee Freeman
Top Cast
About Ricky Stanicky (2024)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Ricky Stanicky (2024) is a Comedy film from United Kingdom and Australia. the film was directed by Peter Farrelly from a screenplay by Jeffrey Bushell and Brian Jarvis. It runs 1 hour and 53 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
When three childhood best friends pull a prank that goes wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, they still use the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature beha...
Cast and crew
The film stars Zac Efron, John Cena, and Andrew Santino in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Jeffrey Bushell, Brian Jarvis, and James Lee Freeman, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Ricky Stanicky holds a rating of 6.2/10 based on 57,141 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 45%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 44/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 2 nominations total. These numbers place Ricky Stanicky within the broader landscape of Comedy cinema from 2024, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
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Why Ricky Stanicky is worth knowing
If you enjoy Comedy films, Ricky Stanicky offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2024 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how comedy evolved during that period. Performances from Zac Efron and John Cena are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Ricky Stanicky on your watchlist for later.
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