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Bad Santa (2003)

Movie ★ 6.6 92 min

You'd better watch out - Willie T. Soke is coming to town, and he doesn't care if you've been naughty or nice. Willie'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.

Terry Zwigoff Director John Requa Writer Glenn Ficarra Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 26, 2003
Runtime
92 min
Rating
R
Budget
$23.0M
Box office
$76.5M
IMDb
tt0307987
Country
United States, Germany
Language
English
Studio
Mike Zoss Productions, Triptych Pictures, Dimension Films, Miramax

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bad Santa about?
You'd better watch out - Willie T. Soke is coming to town, and he doesn't care if you've been naughty or nice. Willie'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.
Who directed Bad Santa?
Bad Santa was directed by Terry Zwigoff.
Who stars in Bad Santa?
Bad Santa stars Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Lauren Graham, Brett Kelly.
When was Bad Santa released?
Bad Santa is a 2003 drama, comedy, crime film.
Where can I watch Bad Santa?
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