Bad Words (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2013, Bad Words is a comedy film directed by Jason Bateman, running about 89 minutes. “The end justifies the means” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A misanthropic man sets out to exact revenge on his estranged father, by finding a loophole and attempting to win the National Spelling Bee as an adult. Figuring it would destroy his father, and everything he's worked so hard for as head of the Spelling Bee Championship Organization, Guy Trilby eventually discovers winning isn't necessary for revenge, and that friendship is a blessing not a curse.
Who’s in it. Bad Words stars Jason Bateman as Guy Trilby, Kathryn Hahn as Jenny Widgeon, Rohan Chand as Chaitanya Chopra and Philip Baker Hall as Dr. Bowman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Bad Words has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bad Words page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bad Words tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bad Words (2013)?
- In US, Bad Words is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bad Words worth watching?
- Bad Words holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bad Words?
- Bad Words stars Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Rohan Chand, Philip Baker Hall and Allison Janney.
- When was Bad Words released?
- Bad Words was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.