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  1. Bad Words is a 2013 American black comedy film directed by Jason Bateman and written by Andrew Dodge. Marking Bateman's feature film directorial debut, the film stars Bateman as a middle-aged eighth grade dropout who enters the National Golden Quill Spelling Bee through a loophole.

  2. Mar 28, 2014 · Jason Bateman directs and stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old former proofreader who enters a national spelling bee as an adult. He uses a loophole to compete against children, but also befriends one of them and faces his past trauma.

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    • 2014-03-28
  3. Guy Trilby (Jason Bateman), a 40-year-old misanthrope, makes waves at a regional spelling bee when, due to a loophole in the rules, he is allowed to enter -- and later wins.

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  4. A comedy about a 40-year-old genius who enters a spelling bee and insults everyone around him. Critic Christy Lemire finds the film mean, dull and repetitive, with a weak script and a unlikeable lead character.

  5. Discovering a loophole in the rules, a middle-aged dropout causes trouble when he hijacks a spelling bee competition in his mission for revenge. Watch trailers & learn more.

    • Jason Bateman
    • 88 min
  6. Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the comedy film Bad Words, directed by and starring Jason Bateman. See the full cast and crew list, including actors, writers, producers, and more.

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    Mar 14, 2014 · Jason Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who exploits a loophole in the rules of a national spelling bee. The film received mixed reviews from critics and users, who praised Bateman's performance and humor, but criticized the plot and tone.

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