Samuel L. Jackson Responds to Jonah Hill’s ‘Most Swear Words’ Ranking: That’s Bullsh*t

Samuel L. Jackson is expressing his discontent with a viral study that claims Jonah Hill has used more profanity than him in movie history. The actor pushed back against a 2020 report that placed Hill higher on the all-time list for on-screen swearing.

Reacting to the claim, Jackson was emphatic and dismissed it outright. He stated, “That’s some bullsht.” He further added, “What? I mean, no.” and “No, no, no way.” His response clearly indicated his disagreement with the ranking.

The study in question was conducted by Buzz Bingo, which analyzed over 3,500 film scripts to assess how frequently actors and films utilized swear words throughout their careers. According to their findings, Jonah Hill topped the list with a total of 376 swear words across his films, largely due to his role in The Wolf of Wall Street, directed by Martin Scorsese, where his character contributed significantly to the curse count.

The report also indicated that Hill averaged approximately 74 swear words per 1,000 words in that film, making his character one of the most foulmouthed in contemporary cinema. His frequent collaborator, Leonardo DiCaprio, was close behind with a total of 361 swear words.

Other films also stood out in the analysis. The Wolf of Wall Street reportedly featured 715 swear words overall, making it the film with the highest total profanity. Uncut Gems followed with 646, while Casino ranked third with 606.

In terms of actors, the list ranked Hill first, followed by DiCaprio, Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Denzel Washington, Billy Bob Thornton, Seth Rogen, Bradley Cooper, and Danny McBride. Samuel L. Jackson also made the list but did not secure the top position.

Jackson is well-known for his frequent use of strong language in films, particularly in iconic roles like Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown, which led many fans to expect him to rank higher.

Hill later humorously addressed the ranking in a social media post, thanking director Martin Scorsese for “pushing me over the edge,” while also acknowledging Jackson’s reputation for heavy swearing on-screen.

This debate underscores how closely fans monitor film dialogue and statistics from renowned actors. While the study attempts to quantify movie profanity, Jackson’s reaction illustrates that not everyone takes these rankings seriously.

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