Samuel L. Jackson Called Out Jonah Hill Over ‘Most Swear Words’ Ranking: “That’s Bullsh*t”

Samuel L. Jackson is not happy about a viral study that claims Jonah Hill has sworn more than him in movie history. The actor pushed back after a 2020 report ranked Hill higher on the all-time list of on-screen profanity.

Speaking about the claim, Jackson reacted strongly and dismissed it completely. He said, “That’s some bullsht.” He also added, “What? I mean, no.” and “No, no, no way.” His reaction made it clear he does not agree with the ranking at all.

The study in question was done by Buzz Bingo, which analyzed more than 3,500 film scripts. The research looked at how often actors and movies used swear words across their careers. According to the findings, Jonah Hill came out on top with 376 swear words spoken in total across his films. A large part of that came from his role in The Wolf of Wall Street, directed by Martin Scorsese, where his character alone contributed a very high number of curses.

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

Other films also stood out in the analysis. The Wolf of Wall Street reportedly contained 715 swear words overall, making it the top film for total profanity. Uncut Gems followed with 646, and Casino came in third with 606.

When it comes to actors, the list placed Hill at number one, followed by DiCaprio, Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Denzel Washington, Billy Bob Thornton, Seth Rogen, Bradley Cooper, and Danny McBride. Samuel L. Jackson also appeared on the list, but not in the top position.

Jackson is widely known for his frequent use of strong language in movies, especially in roles like Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown, which is why many fans expected him to rank higher.

Hill later joked about the ranking in a social media post, thanking director Martin Scorsese for “pushing me over the edge,” and also giving a nod to Jackson, acknowledging his reputation for heavy on-screen swearing.

The debate highlights how closely fans now track film dialogue and statistics from famous actors. While the study tries to quantify movie profanity, Jackson’s reaction shows that not everyone takes those rankings seriously.

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