Film
Bad Santa
2003· R· 1h 32m· Comedy· Crime· Drama
“He doesn't care if you're naughty or nice.”
Bad Santa (2003) skewers holiday cheer with a razor-sharp edge, centering on Willie T. Soke, a cynical, alcoholic mall Santa whose annual tradition involves robbing department stores. This year, his scheme is upended by a perspicacious security guard, a sultry bartender, and a young believer who sees Santa's true spirit in Willie’s irascible exterior. The film's black humor and irreverent take on seasonal saccharine make it a caustic yet oddly heartwarming critique of yuletide expectations.
2003-11-26
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Key Crew
DirectorTerry Zwigoff
WriterGlenn Ficarra
ProducerBob Weinstein
Director of PhotographyJamie Anderson
Original Music ComposerDavid Kitay
EditorRobert Hoffman
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Details
Released2003-11-26
Runtime1h 32m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosMike Zoss Productions · Triptych Pictures · Dimension Films
Budget$23M
Box office$77M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America · Germany
Rating6.6/10 · 2420 votes
Original languageen
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