The Sweariest Films In Movie History

It’s not often that you get a ‘Bad cop’, ‘worse cop’ type affair when it comes to classic cop films. That, however, is just what you get with War on Everyone, directed by John Michael McDonagh and starring Alexander Skarsgård and Michael Pena. They play two corrupt cops in New Mexico and they don’t give a damn about who they blackmail or frame; until they come across someone even more despicable than they are. Let’s just say, these two detectives couldn’t possibly kiss their mothers with the colourful language they use. In that vein, we’ve decided to take a look at some of the films whose language has raised some questionable eye brows from society. War on Everyone is out in UK cinemas on 7th October.

WOLF OF WALL STREET

Pretty large number, right? Well that’s how many times the f-word (in all forms) was apparently used in Martin Scorsese’s portrayal of Jordan Belfort; the money mad stock exchanger from the 1990’s. It actually set a Guinness World Record for the most swearing in one film. This movie is certainly not for the easily offended and not just because of the expletive language. Nudity, drugs and violence are all included in Scorsese’s highest grossing blockbuster worldwide. If this kind of stuff doesn’t bother you however…man, you’re in for one hell of a ride.

NIL BY MOUTH

Sweet Jesus, this film has some swearing in it. Like, we’re talking the really bad swears that people NEVER say. Directed by and starring Gary Oldman, this film is a window into South East London council estates. Unemployment, violent relationships and poverty are but a few of the topics touched upon by this BAFTA award winning movie. This comes in at 428 f-words on the swearing scale which again, is highly inappropriate to screen at a family get together in front of the kids.

CASINO

Well what’dya know, another Scorsese film? I see a trend appearing here. Casino stars Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone in 1970’s Las Vegas. DeNiro and Pesci are trying to make names for themselves as mobsters in one of the most corrupt cities in the world. Drugs, violence, sex…you name it, it’s got it. 398 uses of the f-word was pretty staggering when this film was first released but now seems like nothing compared to Wolf of Wall Street. This is definitely a classic mobster film but again, it’s not for the faint of heart.

GOODFELLAS

Put it this way – Scorsese has not made many U rated films. Let me re-phrase that. Scorsese has never made a U rated film. Another 90’s classic gangster film address’s the rise of Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) through the ranks of the local Italian mafia. Ripe with a stellar cast, it shows the gritty side and inner workings of the 50’s Italian American gangsters who kill, maim and bribe their way through life. For the storyline alone, this is a brilliant film but with 367 f-words on the scale, it’s going to have to be age restricted I’m afraid.

ALPHA DOG

An array of young talent such as Emile Hirsch, Justin Timberlake, Ben Foster and Anton Yelchin appear in this thriller come drama. Johnny Truelove is a drug dealer in California, living the high life with his friends and having absolutely no cares in the world. That is until Jake Mazursky (Ben Foster) doesn’t pay him. Things start to spiral out of control as Truelove takes it one step too far and kidnaps Jake’s younger brother (Yelchin). Based on a true story, this thriller hits 367 words of pure, unadulterated profanity. There is language in this that would make your Grandmother cry.

RUNNING SCARED

I feel like I need to go to confession after reading/watching some of these film trailers and this one is no different. Starring Paul Walker as the ‘clean-up’ for the local mob, he has a pretty sweet life with his family none the wiser to his ulterior goings on. When a gun was used to kill a cop and he was charged with getting rid of it, it seems like a fairly routine job. Only the gun is stolen and used in another murder. And now Joey Gazelle (Walker) has to evade both the cops and the mob in order to protect his family and save his life. 315 swears all in all from this thriller but it feels worth it for the great cast and storyline alone.

War on Everyone hits UK cinemas on 7th October. Go and f**king see it.