

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.
Where to watch Bad Words in United States
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Where is Bad Words streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Bad Words
Bad Words is a 2013 English-language comedy film directed by Jason Bateman. The cast is led by Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Rohan Chand. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Bad Words was produced by Darko Entertainment, Aggregate Films, and MXN Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on September 6, 2013, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jason Bateman
- Writers
- Andrew Dodge
- Release date
- September 6, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Darko Entertainment, Aggregate Films, MXN Entertainment
Bad Words cast & crew
Bad Words was directed by Jason Bateman and written by Andrew Dodge.
The cast features Jason Bateman as Guy Trilby, Kathryn Hahn as Jenny Widgeon, Rohan Chand as Chaitanya Chopra, Philip Baker Hall as Dr. Bowman, Allison Janney as Dr. Bernice Deagan, and Ben Falcone as Pete Fowler.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rolfe Kent, cinematography is by Ken Seng, and it was produced by Jason Bateman and Mason Novick.
Is Bad Words worth watching?
Bad Words holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 907 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Bad Words is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bad Words
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Cast of Bad Words

Jason Bateman
Guy Trilby

Kathryn Hahn
Jenny Widgeon

Rohan Chand
Chaitanya Chopra

Philip Baker Hall
Dr. Bowman

Allison Janney
Dr. Bernice Deagan

Ben Falcone
Pete Fowler

Steve Witting
Proctor at Spelling Bee

Beth Grant
Bedazzled Judge
Gwen Parden
Brace Faced Girl

Anjul Nigam
Sriram Chopra

Allan Miller
Bald Glasses Judge

Bob Stephenson
Bill Murhoff
Bad Words — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bad Words in United States?
Bad Words is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Bad Words on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Bad Words is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Bad Words in?
Bad Words is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bad Words?
Bad Words runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Bad Words rated?
Bad Words is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 907 ratings.











