Bad Words (2013)
The end justifies the means
Starring Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Rohan Chand
Directed by Jason Bateman
A misanthropic man sets out to exact revenge on his estranged father, by finding a loophole and attempting to win the National Spelling Bee as an adult. Figuring it would destroy his father, and everything he's worked so hard for as head of the Spelling Bee Championship Organization, Guy Trilby eventually discovers winning isn't necessary for revenge, and that friendship is a blessing not a curse.
Runtime: 89 min.
Rating: 6.3
 
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: competition,satire,spelling bee,estranged father,unlikely friendship,anger issues
Cast
Guy Trilby
Jenny Widgeon
Chaitainya
Dr. Bowman
Dr. Bernice Deagan
Pete Fowler
Proctor at Spelling Bee
Irene
Ingrid
Eric Tai's Mother
Jeremy 'FBI Agent'
Braden Aftergood
Eric Tai