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Bad Words

Bad Words

The end justifies the mean.

Forty-year-old misanthrope, Guy Trilby, enters the National Golden Quill Spelling Bee through a loophole in the rules.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Bad Words
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 2013-09-06
  • Runtime: 89 minutes
  • Rating: 6.39/10 (839 votes)
  • Budget: $9,500,000
  • Revenue: $7,800,000
  • Production Companies: Darko Entertainment, Aggregate Films, MXN Entertainment, Focus Features
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.0776
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

as Guy Trilby

Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn

as Jenny Widgeon

Rohan Chand

Rohan Chand

as Chaitanya Chopra

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

as Dr. Bowman

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

as Dr. Bernice Deagan

Ben Falcone

Ben Falcone

as Pete Fowler

Steve Witting

Steve Witting

as Proctor at Spelling Bee

Beth Grant

Beth Grant

as Bedazzled Judge

Gwen Parden

Gwen Parden

as Brace Faced Girl

Anjul Nigam

Anjul Nigam

as Sriram Chopra

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

"The Idiot High-jacker" - Extended Preview

Quaker Clip

Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Red Band Trailer

External Links

Keywords

competitionsatirespelling beeunlikely friendshipanger issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bad Words?

Bad Words is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2013-09-06.

Who are the main actors in Bad Words?

The main cast includes Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Rohan Chand, Philip Baker Hall, Allison Janney, .

Where can I watch Bad Words online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Bad Words is available.

Is Bad Words based on a true story?

The end justifies the mean.

What is the IMDb rating of Bad Words?

Bad Words has an IMDb rating of 6.39/10 based on 839 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Bad Words?

The movie had a production budget of $9,500,000 and earned $7,800,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Bad Words?

The soundtrack was composed by Darko Entertainment, Aggregate Films, MXN Entertainment, Focus Features. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Bad Words filmed?

Bad Words was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Bad Words?

The total runtime of Bad Words is 89 minutes.

Is Bad Words suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Bad Words?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Bad Words.

Does Bad Words have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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