Bad Santa

Name: Bad Santa
Released: 2003-11-26T00:00:00-05:00

R 2003 Comedy, Crime, Drama · 1h 32m

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.

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About Bad Santa

You'd better watch out, because Santa Claus 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 hilariously derailed by Gin Slagel, a wisecracking store detective, Sue, a sexy bartender who has a weakness for Santa, and Thurman Merman, a kid who's stubbornly convinced Willie is the real Santa Claus. This unlikely trio forces Willie to confront his own cynicism and, perhaps, discover a shred of humanity amidst his self-destructive behavior. Get ready for a holiday movie unlike any other, filled with raunchy humor and unexpected heart.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Terry Zwigoff, Bad Santa boasts a stellar cast. Billy Bob Thornton delivers a career-defining performance as Willie T. Soke, the titular Bad Santa. Tony Cox is his accomplice, Marcus Skidmore, a disgruntled elf with a Napoleon complex. Brett Kelly plays Thurman Merman, the overweight kid who sees the good in Willie, despite everything. Lauren Graham shines as Sue, a bartender with a Santa fetish. Lauren Tom appears as Lois, Marcus's wife, adding another layer of comedic tension. Bernie Mac is Gin Slagel, the head of store security, who is suspicious of Willie and Marcus's activities.

What people like about Bad Santa

Audiences and critics alike have praised Bad Santa for its dark humor, sharp wit, and surprisingly heartfelt story. Many highlight Billy Bob Thornton's performance as Willie T. Soke as a standout, noting his ability to make a reprehensible character somehow sympathetic. The film's willingness to subvert holiday tropes and embrace its own vulgarity has also been widely celebrated. People have also liked the unpredicted and very funny plot twists.

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Movie Score

66%

Released

November 26, 2003

Director

Terry Zwigoff

Film Series

Bad Santa Movies

Cast

Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly, Lauren Graham, Lauren Tom, Bernie Mac

Genre

Comedy, Crime, Drama

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