Bad Santa 2 (2016)
A raunchy, gritty heist unfolds as a foul-mouthed Santa and his mother target a Chicago charity.
Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie Soke teams up with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Along for the ride is chubby and cheery Thurman Merman, a 250-pound ray of sunshine who brings out Willie's sliver of humanity. Issues arise when the pair are joined by Willie's horror story of a mother, who raises the bar for the gang's ambitions, while somehow lowering the standards of criminal behavior.
How intense is Bad Santa 2?
Bad Santa 2 has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dark and raunchy. Rated R.
What Bad Santa 2 feels like
- Tone
- darkly comiccampygrittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dark and satirical, raunchy
- Best for
- Comfort watchLate night
Where to stream Bad Santa 2
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Bad Santa 2 scary?
No. Bad Santa 2 is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Bad Santa 2 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Bad Santa 2 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Bad Santa 2 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Bad Santa 2?
Bad Santa 2 runs 1h 32m.
Where can I stream Bad Santa 2?
Bad Santa 2 is streaming on Max.
Does Bad Santa 2 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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