Movies like Bad Words

In School of Rock, Jack Black plays a rock enthusiast who impersonates a substitute teacher and educates private school kids in the art of rock and roll. The spunky attitude, rebellious humor, and a plot centered around unconventional teaching styles are why fans of Bad Words would resonate with this hit.

If you enjoyed the dark humor and the irreverent lead character in Bad Words, then Bad Santa will hit the right notes. It follows an alcoholic conman who poses as a mall Santa to rob department stores on Christmas Eve, coming with its own distinct blend of off-color comedy.

Adam Sandler's Big Daddy sees his character inadvertently becoming a father figure to a young boy. This movie blends the same irreverent humor with a heartfelt story, appealing to those who liked the edgy humor but also the underlying tenderness in Bad Words.

Cameron Diaz stars in Bad Teacher as a foul-mouthed, ruthless, and inappropriate teacher who tries to find ways to make money to leave her day job. Fans of Bad Words may appreciate the unabashedly non-PC humor and the morally ambiguous protagonist.

The Bad News Bears is a classic underdog sports comedy where a down-and-out coach leads a team of misfit Little League players on an improbable run to success. Like Bad Words, it's peppery with humor, adult themes, and a rag-tag group defying the odds.

From the sharp mind of Diablo Cody, Young Adult features Charlize Theron as a divorced, alcoholic writer who returns to her hometown to reclaim her high school sweetheart. Its darkly comic tone and unapologetically flawed lead character echo the themes found in Bad Words.

Starring Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott, Role Models offers a raucous yet heartwarming comedy as two energy drink salesmen are forced to perform community service as mentors. The movie resonates with Bad Words through its balance of crude humor and touching moments.