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  • Bad Santa
  • Opened November 26, 2003 | Runtime:1 hr. 33 min.
  • R
    Pervasive Language, Strong Sexual Content and Some Violence
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+. Read More
  • In this dark comedy, the crotchety Willie T. Stokes (Billy Bob Thornton) and his partner (Tony Cox) reunite once a year for a holiday con. Posing as a mall Santa and his elf, they rip off shopping outlets on Christmas Eve. This year, however, Willie Read More
  • Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly, Lauren Graham, Lauren Tom
  • Director: Terry Zwigoff
  • Genres: Black Comedy, Crime Comedy, Comedy, Holiday Film

Bad Santa Recent Fan Reviews

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    Billy Bob plays an a**h*** like none other

    by redyeah

    If there is one reason to watch this movie it is to see Billy Bob Thorton be a complete ***. He is so rude and obnoxious, it makes you wanna slap him in real life. Later, however he develops the character and we root for the anti-hero. Fun movie worth watching the entire way through.

  • Must Go!

    An awesome vulgar and heartwarming christmas tale...

    by The_Movie_Doc

    It is twisted, vulgar, and the kind of movie that wants you not shittin' right for a week. The story at it's core is a tale of redemption for our Bad Santa played perfectly by Billy Bob Thorton. It takes you on a journey through the very evil things that people do for money and the love and care that shines through in the most unexpected places. This movie is not for everyone but if you like cursing, nudity, and off beat humors like Office Space your going to love it as much as I do. Bonus: It has the late greats Bernie Mac and John Ritter in hilarious situations!

  • So-so

    So-So

    by foxyjo123

    This movie was definitly a so-so. I thought it was funny but wasn't funny enough. 4 out of 10.

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Bad Santa Critic Reviews

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Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 90
    Washington Post | Stephen Hunter

    The movie is -- how can I say this? -- funny as hell. It's like an old Mad...

  • 88
    USA Today | Mike Clark

    This is a filmmaker who instinctively knows that a shot of Santa sitting at a...

  • 88
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    A demented, twisted, unreasonably funny work of comic kamikaze style, starring...

  • 80
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    Happens to be extremely funny -- at times sidesplittingly so -- thanks to...

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