10 Movies & Shows Like Bad Santa (2003)

Description: A satirical comedy about class and privilege, featuring a cynical take on the American Dream and a memorable holiday setting.

Fact: The film's iconic train scene was filmed on a real Amtrak train, with the actors improvising much of the dialogue. The movie's success helped launch Eddie Murphy's career as a leading man.

Description: A darkly comedic horror film set during Christmas, blending holiday tropes with subversive humor and chaotic violence.

Fact: The film's original script was much darker, including a scene where the Gremlins attack a McDonald's. The movie's success led to a surge in demand for Mogwai toys, despite their dangerous nature in the film.

Description: A modern, cynical retelling of a classic Christmas story, filled with dark humor and a protagonist in desperate need of redemption.

Fact: Bill Murray's performance was largely improvised, adding to the film's chaotic energy. The movie's ending was reshot multiple times to strike the right balance between sentimentality and satire.

Description: A chaotic, irreverent holiday comedy that finds humor in the stress and dysfunction of family gatherings.

Fact: The iconic 'sledding' scene was filmed using a specially designed ramp and a stunt double for Chevy Chase. The film's script was based on John Hughes' own childhood Christmas memories.

Description: A darkly comedic take on the Santa Claus mythos, blending holiday cheer with cynical humor and an unconventional protagonist.

Fact: The film's title is a pun on the legal term 'Santa Clause,' referring to the contract that binds Scott Calvin to become Santa. It spawned two sequels, further exploring the comedic potential of the premise.

Description: Mixes raunchy humor with heartfelt holiday spirit, featuring an outsider navigating the cynical modern world with childlike innocence.

Fact: Will Ferrell ad-libbed many of his lines, including the iconic 'Buddy the Elf' monologue. The film's success helped revive the popularity of Christmas-themed movies in the early 2000s.

Description: A comedy about the stress and chaos of family gatherings during the holidays, featuring dysfunctional relatives and awkward situations.

Fact: The film's title refers to the four separate family celebrations the protagonists must attend in one day. Many of the family dynamics were inspired by the writers' own holiday experiences.

Description: A stoner comedy set during the holidays, featuring outrageous antics and a subversion of traditional Christmas movie tropes.

Fact: The film's 3D effects were specifically designed to enhance the absurdity of certain scenes, like a bong smoke sequence. It was the first Harold & Kumar movie released after the cancellation of their animated series.

Description: A raunchy, over-the-top comedy centered around a wild holiday party, featuring excessive behavior and workplace antics.

Fact: Many of the film's party scenes were inspired by real-life corporate holiday parties gone wrong. The movie's cast includes several improv comedians, leading to unscripted moments of chaos.

Description: A raucous holiday comedy following a group of friends on a wild Christmas Eve adventure, blending crude humor with heartfelt moments.

Fact: The film features numerous cameos from celebrities playing exaggerated versions of themselves. The script was inspired by the writers' own tradition of spending Christmas Eve together in New York City.