Bad Words
Bad Words is a 2014 American black comedy film. A spelling bee loser sets out to exact revenge by finding a loophole and attempting to win as an adult.
Director: Jason Bateman
Writer: Andrew Dodge (screenplay)
Stars: Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Allison Janney
The bitter child of the organizer of the national spelling bee gets his revenge by finding a loophole and attempting to win the bee as an adult. Along the way, he befriends a female reporter and a young Indian contestant who he exposes to the wilder side of life.