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Bad Santa 2 (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Bad Santa 2 is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Mark Waters, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Brett Kelly and Tony Cox. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $24.1 million worldwide on a $26 million budget. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
23%
worldwide gross
$24.1M
Metascore
38
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Bad Santa 2 (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Mark Waters
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$26M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bad Santa 2 About?

The premise of Bad Santa 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Gruff conman Willie Soke reconnects with his sidekick Marcus, targeting a Chicago charity for a holiday heist. However, the unexpected appearance of Thurman Merman, a younger version of Willie, and his overbearing mother, Sunny, complicates matters. Thurman’s presence stirs unexpected emotions in Willie, while Sunny’s presence unleashes a series of chaotic events that threaten to derail the entire operation and force the team to confront their moral compass.

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Cast & crew

Bad Santa 2 Cast

Billy Bob Thornton leads the cast, with Brett Kelly and Tony Cox. Directed by Mark Waters; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Bad Santa 2

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From the director

More from Mark Waters

More films directed by Mark Waters, best-rated first: Mean Girls, Freaky Friday, The Spiderwick Chronicles and The House of Yes.

Full filmography
Ratings

Bad Santa 2 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Bad Santa 2 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

Plot

Bad Santa 2 Plot Summary

What happens in Bad Santa 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film kicks off with Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton) struggling as a valet driver at a country club. His attention is distracted by a woman breastfeeding her baby, leading to a catastrophic crash that sends him careening into a stand. This reckless act results in his immediate termination after a heated dispute with his bosses.

Full summary

The whole story of Bad Santa 2, scene by scene

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Box office

Bad Santa 2 Box Office & Budget

Bad Santa 2 grossed $24.1 million worldwide on a $26 million budget, 93% of what it cost. $17.8 million came from the US and Canada and $6.3 million (26%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$24.1M

93% of its budget back

US & Canada
$17.8M
International
$6.3M
Budget
$26M
US & Canada 74% Rest of the world 26%
Videos

Bad Santa 2 Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 teaser.

Bad Santa 2 Official Red Band Teaser Trailer (2016) - Broad Green Pictures
  • Trailer Bad Santa 2 Official Teaser Trailer (2016) - Broad Green Pictures
  • Trailer Bad Santa 2 Official Red Band Trailer #2 (2016) - Broad Green Pictures
  • Teaser Bad Santa 2 - Date Announcement
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Bad Santa 2?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Willie's occupation at the beginning of 'Bad Santa 2'?

Cars

Cars in Bad Santa 2

52 cars on screen, including the 2008 GMC Savana and the 2013 Lexus RX 450h.

All 52 cars
  • 2008 GMC Savana in Bad Santa 2 2008 GMC Savana Main role
  • 2013 Lexus RX 450h in Bad Santa 2 2013 Lexus RX 450h Important role
  • 2005 Chrysler 300 in Bad Santa 2 2005 Chrysler 300 Minor role
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Bad Santa 2 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role

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FAQ

Bad Santa 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bad Santa 2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bad Santa 2?

Bad Santa 2 runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Bad Santa 2 released?

Bad Santa 2 was released on November 23, 2016.

Who directed Bad Santa 2?

Bad Santa 2 was directed by Mark Waters.

More films by Mark Waters

Who is in the cast of Bad Santa 2?

Bad Santa 2 stars Billy Bob Thornton, Brett Kelly and Tony Cox, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Bad Santa 2 make at the box office?

Bad Santa 2 grossed $24.1 million worldwide ($17.8 million domestic, $6.3 million international) on a budget of $26 million.

How is Bad Santa 2 rated?

Bad Santa 2 has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does Bad Santa 2 have a post-credit scene?

No. Bad Santa 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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