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Bad Santa (2003) -- You know Billy Bob Thornton from movies like "Bad Santa" and "Sling Blade." But there's another side to the actor. He's the frontman for the hillbilly group "The Boxmasters." Hattie Kauffman reports.
Bad Santa (2003) -- 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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Overview

User Rating:
7.3/10   40,832 votes
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Director:

Terry Zwigoff

Writers (WGA):

Glenn Ficarra (written by) &
John Requa (written by)

Contact:

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Release Date:

26 November 2003 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Drama more

Tagline:

He's very naughty . . . and not very nice. [DVD] more

Plot:

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. full summary | full synopsis

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 7 nominations more

User Comments:

The perfect Christmas antidote more (444 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Billy Bob Thornton ... Willie

Tony Cox ... Marcus
Brett Kelly ... The Kid

Lauren Graham ... Sue

Lauren Tom ... Lois

Bernie Mac ... Gin

John Ritter ... Bob Chipeska

Ajay Naidu ... Hindustani Troublemaker

Lorna Scott ... Milwaukee Mother
Harrison Bieker ... Milwaukee Boy

Alex Borstein ... Milwaukee Mom with Photo
Alexandra Korhan ... Girl on Santa's Lap
Dylan Charles ... Milwaukee Bratty Boy
Billy Gardell ... Milwaukee Security Guard

Lisa Ross ... Milwaukee Bartender
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

Badder Santa (USA) (longer version)
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MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language, strong sexual content and some violence. (also director's cut)

Runtime:

91 min | 88 min (Director's cut) | 98 min (unrated version)

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/16 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Zurich) | Spain:18 | Singapore:M18 (cut) | Malaysia:(Banned) | Australia:M (TV rating) | Ireland:18 (extended version) | New Zealand:R16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Brazil:14 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A | Finland:K-15 | France:U | Germany:12 (original rating) | Germany:16 (extended version) | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:15PG | Italy:VM14 | Japan:PG-12 | Norway:11 | Peru:14 | Philippines:R-18 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R (also director's cut) (certificate #40305) | USA:Unrated (unrated DVD version) | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Iceland:14 (original rating) | Chile:14


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Bill Murray was signed on as Willie but dropped out for Lost in Translation (2003). more

Goofs:

Continuity: When Willie and Marcus are celebrating their first score, Marcus's final drink is still half full after he sips it. However, when he puts down the glass, it's empty. more

Quotes:

[first lines]
Willie: Hey, can I get another drink down here?
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Movie Connections:

References Miracle on 34th Street (1947) more

Soundtrack:

Silent Night, Holy Night more


FAQ

What are the alarm codes punched in by the security guards?
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What are the differences between the R-Rated version and the Unrated Version?
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86 out of 112 people found the following comment useful.
The perfect Christmas antidote, 23 December 2004
10/10
Author: idiopath from United Kingdom

Hilarious from start to finish, this movie covers the story of an alcoholic safe cracker who works as a shopping mall Santa to steal money from the mall on Christmas eve. The concept of the movie is simple and the script is razor sharp with well drawn characters enhanced by faultless performances throughout. As with all good comedies, the material is inspired but it's the delivery that makes it unforgettable. Thornton proves that when it comes to Dead-pan comedy, there's no one better! His performance alone would be enough to make this film good but the fact that his high standards are maintained by the rest of the cast elevates it to a classic.

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