Naughty or Nice? The Most Swear-Tastic Holiday Movies!

When we think about holiday movies, we usually picture heartwarming tales, snowy landscapes, and messages of goodwill.

But some festive films bring a little extra spice to the season, with a surprising amount of colourful language. Thanks to a study by the language tutorial site Preply, we now know which holiday movies have the most cuss words.

And trust us, some of these results might make you blush!

Bad Santa Takes the Crown

Topping the list with a whopping 255 swear words is Bad Santa (2003).

This dark comedy about a conman posing as Santa Claus is not your typical feel-good holiday film. If you're looking for a movie with a bit of bite and a whole lot of swearing, this one’s for you.

The Runner-Ups

While Bad Santa is in a league of its own, several other films also feature a fair amount of festive foul language:

1. The Ref (1994) – 86 swear words
2. Better Watch Out (2016) – 82 swear words
3. Die Hard (1988) – 77 swear words (Yes, it’s a Christmas movie!)
4. Just Friends (2005) – 46 swear words

Classics with a Twist

You might be surprised to see some beloved holiday classics on this list:

• National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) with 23 swear words – Who knew Clark Griswold had such a potty mouth?
• Home Alone (1990) rounds out the list with 9 swear words – Little Kevin McCallister might be mischievous, but he’s got nothing on Bad Santa!

Full List: The 20 Most Expletive-Filled Holiday Movies

Here’s the full rundown of holiday movies that aren’t afraid to drop a few F-bombs:

1. Bad Santa (2003) – 255 swear words
2. The Ref (1994) – 86 swear words
3. Better Watch Out (2016) – 82 swear words
4. Die Hard (1988) – 77 swear words
5. Just Friends (2005) – 46 swear words
6. Black Christmas (1974) – 39 swear words
7. Trading Places (1983) – 37 swear words
8. Krampus (2015) – 37 swear words
9. Love Actually (2003) – 36 swear words
10. The Family Man (2000) – 32 swear words
11. Fatman (2020) – 25 swear words
12. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) – 23 swear words
13. Last Christmas (2019) – 18 swear words
14. Scrooged (1988) – 17 swear words
15. Batman Returns (1992) – 14 swear words
16. Shazam! (2019) – 14 swear words
17. Surviving Christmas (2004) – 14 swear words
18. Serendipity (2001) – 13 swear words
19. A Christmas Story (1983) – 11 swear words
20. Home Alone (1990) – 9 swear words

So, whether you’re in the mood for some festive fun or a bit of naughty language, these movies have got you covered. Just maybe keep the volume down if you’re watching with the family!