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Bad Santa (2003)

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A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid, and the security boss discovers the plot.

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Storyline

"Bad Santa" is the story of two conmen who go on a road trip to malls dressed as Santa and his elf. Rather than spreading good cheer, the duo's motive is to rob each establishment, a strategy that becomes complicated when they encounter an 8-year-old who teaches them the true meaning of Christmas. Written by Anonymous

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

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Get Naughty this Holiday Season. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for pervasive language, strong sexual content and some violence | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

26 November 2003 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Badder Santa  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,983 (Hong Kong) (31 December 2004)

Gross:

$2,983 (Hong Kong) (31 December 2004)
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Trivia

Larry David was considered for the role of Willie. See more »

Goofs

When Gin is reporting Willie's "clean" record to Bob Chipeska, the camera cuts back and forth between them rapidly. In the last cut, Bob's tie is different. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Willie: Hey, can I get another drink down here?
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In loving memory of John Ritter See more »

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Featured in The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (2004) See more »

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"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
(1943)
Written by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin
Performed by Bing Crosby
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music
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One of the funniest movies for a long time
20 October 2004 | by (Sunnyvale, CA) – See all my reviews

I saw the trailers and knew what I was in for when I went to see Bad Santa. It's not Nice Santa or Naughty Santa, but BAAADD SANTA, horribly drunk and disorderly Santa. Rude and Crude Santa.

I laughed until tears streamed down my face.

There is a lot of sexual situations and profanity, but you have to look past it. Those sensitive to foul language should not watch this movie nor FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL. This is not a kiddie movie, but a movie made for adults.

Compared to ELF, SANTA CLAUSE, and a whole raft of other so-so Christmas related comedies, this is one of the best. Most holiday humor movies are always on the lightside with an eye to the children market during the holidays. This one ranks in there with A Christmas STORY and PLANES, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES and THE GRINCH WHO STOLE Christmas (cartoon version).

BAD SANTA is Christmas at its darkest, full of profanity, bad people, and evil deeds. But at the heart of it is a small bit of caring by one Bad Santa.


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