Bad Santa is a pitch-black comedy and just right for those who are not into cheesy Christmas movies. You can currently watch it for free and without a subscription.
What kind of movie is Bad Santa? Bad Santa is a dark Christmas comedy by director Terry Zwighoff. In it, Billy Bob Thornton (Fargo) plays a rogue Santa Claus who really doesn’t want to do his job.
The film is aimed at an adult audience due to its crude and cynical humor as well as explicit language, catering to those who want to see a different kind of movie during the Christmas season.
Here you can see a trailer for Bad Santa:
What is Bad Santa about? Willie T. Stokes is probably the most corrupt Santa Claus there is. He drinks, smokes, curses, and insults the children who visit him in the shopping mall.
However, behind the Santa facade is a treacherous plan. Together with his accomplice and Christmas elf Marcus, Stokes wants to rob the department store after Christmas Eve.
But the store detective and a manager realize that something is off with the Christmas duo. Additionally, the bad Santa forms a friendship with a small boy and grows closer to his mother.
Where can I watch Bad Santa for free? Currently, you can watch the movie for free and without a subscription on the ZDF media library. You can go directly there through this link.
If you’re still looking for more movies for the Christmas season, check out this list from our Moviepilot colleagues: The best Christmas movies of all time – with many hidden gems and classic favorites
How long is Bad Santa available? You have until December 29, 2023, to watch Bad Santa in the ZDF media library.
Little insider tip: Besides Bad Santa, you can currently watch Trapped: Caught in Iceland, a gripping thriller series from Iceland in the ZDF media library. All 3 seasons are currently available for free.
Trapped: Caught in Iceland also made it into our recommendations for gripping “Nordic Crime” series:
