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Bad Santa

Release Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2003

Director: Terry Zwigoff

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton Lauren Graham John Ritter Bernie Mac Cloris Leachman

R Comedy N/A

  • 4.23 / 5.0
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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
This is the story of two criminals who disguise themselves as Santa Claus (Billy Bob Thornton) and his elf, traveling across the country to major malls, using the good will people have towards Santa to rob the stores blind. The plan is going great until the two baddies meet an introverted 8-year-old boy who reminds them of the true meaning of Christmas.
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Who stars in Bad Santa – Cast List

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Who is making Bad Santa – Crew List

A look at Bad Santa behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Terry Zwigoff last helmed Art School Confidential and The $40,000 Man. The film's writer John Requa last penned Jungle Cruise and Smallfoot.

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John Cameron
Bob Weinstein
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Production – What we know about the Bad Santa

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for pervasive language, strong sexual content, and some violence
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Language
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Bad Santa Release Date: When was the film released?

Bad Santa was released in on Wednesday, November 26 , 2003. There were three other movies released on the same date, including Timeline, The Haunted Mansion and In America.

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