Bad Santa 2 (2016)

Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve.

Director:

Mark Waters

Writers:

Johnny Rosenthal, Shauna Cross

Stars:

Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Billy Bob Thornton	...	Willie Soke
Kathy Bates	...	Sunny Soke
Tony Cox	...	Marcus Skidmore
Christina Hendricks	...	Diane Hastings
Brett Kelly	...	Thurman Merman
Ryan Hansen	...	Regent Hastings
Jenny Zigrino	...	Gina De Luca
Jeff Skowron	...	Dorfman
Cristina Rosato	...	Alice
Mike Starr	...	Jolly Santa
Octavia Spencer	...	Opal
Ranee Lee	...	Choirmaster
Selah Victor	...	Breast Feeding Mom
Lombardo Boyar	...	Valet Boss
Dean Hagopian	...	Costume Greeter

Storyline

It's the most wonderful time of the year again, and the not-in-the-slightest reformed safe-cracker Willie Soke is breathing the air of freedom once more, failing miserably to keep himself afloat thirteen whole years after his last achievements. Still addicted to alcohol and at the end of his tether, Soke will reluctantly accept his former sidekick Marcus' truce and his daring plan for another Yuletide caper--this time targeting a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. However, as Willie slips back into his Santa's red suit again, much to his disappointment, he will discover that another partner in crime is also eager to join in the heist: his desperate for cash estranged mother, Sunny. Can Willie work around his mummy issues, especially now that the closest thing to family, Thurman Merman, comes to town for a visit?

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Plot Keywords:

breasts | bare breasts | huge tits | tight dress | intoxication | 

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Taglines:

This is not the same old B.S.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

18A

Did You Know?

Trivia

The exterior police station shots were the same exteriors used for the precinct in the TV series, Hill Street Blues (1981).

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Goofs

The bartender tells Willie that smoking is not allowed in that establishment, yet there are ashtrays on the bar.

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Quotes

Diane: You reek of whiskey. You know the rules and you're flouting them.
Willie: Flouting? I never sucked jizz out of nobody's ass. Uhh, with a straw...
Diane: I believe that's felching. Not that I would know.

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Connections

References It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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Soundtracks

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Traditional
[Incorrectly credited as written by Tony Kinsey]
Courtesy of FirstCom Music

User Reviews

Bad Decision

Strained black comedy sequel reunites—for no reason that really makes any sense—Willie, the world's most vile Santa and his feisty, foulmouthed dwarf sidekick Marcus for yet another score, this time at a Chicago charity event on Christmas Eve. That darn kid returns, only this time he's a man (sort of), and as what is supposed to be an added bonus: Willie's equally crass mother (Bates, though even she is helpless against this flimsy material). Unnecessary, uninspired, and untimely follow-up doesn't have much of a plot to keep it afloat, playing mostly as an exercise in unfunny jokes, profane dialogue, and bodily fluids. Forced and forgettable, worth a few fleeting chuckles thanks to a well-chosen cast that elevates it as much as they possibly can. **

Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 November 2016 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Bad Santa 2

Filming Locations:

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$26,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,176,680, 27 November 2016

Gross USA:

$17,782,178

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$24,079,268

Company Credits

Production Co:

Broad Green Pictures, Ingenious Media, Miramax

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 97 min (unrated)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (ACES) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1