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Bad Words (2013)

R · 2013-09-06 · 1h 29m · EN
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The end justifies the means

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.

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Jason BatemanDirector
Budget
$9.5M
Box office
$7.8M

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▶ BAD WORDS - Trailer - In theaters March 2014▶ BAD WORDS - Official Trailer - In Theaters March 2014▶ BAD WORDS - Official Red Band Trailer - In Theaters March 2014

Top billed cast

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Jason BatemanJason BatemanGuy TrilbyKathryn HahnKathryn HahnJenny WidgeonRohan ChandRohan ChandChaitanya ChopraPhilip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallDr. BowmanAllison JanneyAllison JanneyDr. Bernice DeaganBen FalconeBen FalconePete FowlerSteve WittingSteve WittingProctor at Spelling BeeBeth GrantBeth GrantBedazzled JudgeGwen PardenGwen PardenBrace Faced GirlPatricia BelcherPatricia BelcherIngridAnjul NigamAnjul NigamSriram ChopraRachael HarrisRachael HarrisEric Tai's Mother

Keywords

SatireUnlikely friendshipEstranged fatherCompetitionAnger issuesSpelling bee

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySatire · Unlikely Friendship · Estranged FatherDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference35617Actor preference35617 · 8543 · 90336

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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.

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Bad Words has a runtime of 89 minutes.

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