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Bad Santa

"He doesn't care if you're naughty or nice."

November 26, 2003 1h 32m 6.6/10 (2,311 votes)

Originally released in 2003. Bad Santa is a drama/comedy film. directed by Terry Zwigoff.

Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, and Lauren Graham

Synopsis

You'd better watch out - Santa Claus Willie T. Soke is coming to town, and he doesn't care if you've been naughty or nice. Wille's favorite holiday tradition is to fill his sacks with loot lifted from shopping malls across the country. But this year his plot gets derailed by a wisecracking store detective, a sexy bartender, and a kid who's convinced Willie is the real Santa Claus.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 26, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (2,311 votes)
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Budget $23M Production budget
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Box Office $76.5M 3.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$23,000,000
Revenue
$76,500,000

Production Companies

  • Mike Zoss Productions
  • Triptych Pictures
  • Dimension Films
  • Miramax
  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bad Santa about?

You'd better watch out - Santa Claus Willie T. Soke is coming to town, and he doesn't care if you've been naughty or nice. Wille's favorite holiday tradition is to fill his sacks with loot lifted f...

Who directed Bad Santa?

Bad Santa was directed by Terry Zwigoff.

How long is Bad Santa?

Bad Santa has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Bad Santa released?

Bad Santa was released on November 26, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bad Santa?

The main cast of Bad Santa includes Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Lauren Graham, Brett Kelly, Lauren Tom.

Is Bad Santa worth watching?

Bad Santa has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 2,311 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.