Bad Santa
2003, English. Directed by Terry Zwigoff.
He doesn't care if you're naughty or nice.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 2,494 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 November 2003
- Country
- United States of America, Germany
- Written by
- John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $77M
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Bad Santa: quick answers
What comes after Bad Santa?
Next in the series: Bad Santa 2 (2016).
Is Bad Santa worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 2,494 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Bad Santa?
Bad Santa runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Bad Santa have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bad Santa. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bad Santa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Bad Santa is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Bad Santa on?
Bad Santa isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bad Santa?
If you liked Bad Santa, try The Ref, Blindspotting, Thin Ice.
Who directed Bad Santa?
Bad Santa (2003) was directed by Terry Zwigoff and stars Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Lauren Graham.