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Bad Santa 2 2016

“Giving the holidays another shot.”

Status
Released
Runtime
92 minutes
Director
Mark Waters
Networks
Ingenious Media, Broad Green Pictures, Miramax
Where to Stream
HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max
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What is Bad Santa 2?

Released in the United States on November 23, 2016, Bad Santa 2 is a one-hour and thirty-two-minute comedy, crime, and mystery film rated R. The story follows the returning Willie Soke, his angry sidekick Marcus, the cheery Thurman Merman, and Willie's mother as they target a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve.

Type
Film
Year
2016
Status
Released
Runtime
92 minutes
Release date
Nov 23, 2016
Original language
EN
Origin
Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
Studios
Ingenious Media, Broad Green Pictures, Miramax
Budget
$26,000,000
Revenue
$24,100,000
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 887 votes
Episode runtime
~92 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Ingenious Media, Broad Green Pictures, Miramax
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Released in the United States on November 23, 2016, Bad Santa 2 is a one-hour and thirty-two-minute comedy, crime, and mystery film rated R. The story follows the returning Willie Soke, his angry sidekick Marcus, the cheery Thurman Merman, and Willie's mother as they target a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve.

The film grossed nine million dollars over its first five days with a six-point-one million dollar opening weekend, finishing seventh at the box office below expectations. It combines holiday themes with dark character dynamics driven by cheap whiskey, greed, and hatred.

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Should you watch it?

“Fueled by cheap whiskey, Willie Soke teams up with Marcus to knock off a Chicago charity.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features Willie Soke teaming up with his angry little sidekick Marcus to knock off a charity.
  • Includes the cheery Thurman Merman, who brings out a sliver of Willie's humanity.
  • Introduces Willie's mother, who raises the bar for ambitions while lowering criminal standards.
Keep in mind
  • It finished below expectations and seventh at the box office during its opening.

Watch it if you want to see Willie Soke and Marcus attempt a Christmas Eve heist for a Chicago charity.

The film runs for one hour and thirty-two minutes, carries an R rating, and blends comedy, crime, and mystery elements.

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Where can I stream Bad Santa 2?

Streaming availability details can be checked through current platform providers, as the film was released theatrically on November 23, 2016.

Is Bad Santa 2 worth watching?

The film follows Willie Soke, Marcus, Thurman Merman, and Willie's mother as they attempt a Christmas Eve heist on a Chicago charity.

What is the binge duration for Bad Santa 2?

The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes.

Are there essential episodes to watch before viewing Bad Santa 2?

Bad Santa 2 is a feature-length film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-two minutes rather than a television series with episodes.

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