South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut is a 1999 American adult animated musical comedy film based on the animated television series South Park. The film was directed by Trey Parker, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Matt Stone and Pam Brady. Parker, Stone, Mary Kay Bergman, and Isaac Hayes provided the main voice roles.
The plot follows the four main protagonists of the series—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—as they sneak into an R-rated Canadian film, Terrance and Phillip: Asses of Fire. The movie's constant use of profanity inspires the children to adopt similar language, much to the horror of their parents. This outrage escalates into a full-blown international incident as the United States declares war on Canada, inadvertently setting the stage for an apocalyptic prophecy involving Satan and his lover, Saddam Hussein, to emerge from Hell.
Released by Paramount Pictures, the film is notable for its sharp social and political satire, particularly targeting censorship, parental alarmism, and the hypocrisy often surrounding moral panics. It functions as a parody of Disney musicals and war films, featuring numerous original songs that often blend catchy melodies with explicit lyrics and controversial themes. The film's critical reception was largely positive, with many praising its humor, musical numbers, and its timely commentary on freedom of speech and media influence. "Blame Canada," one of the film's original songs, received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut successfully translated the edgy humor and satirical bite of its television counterpart to the big screen, cementing its place as a significant work in animated cinema and a cult classic for its unique blend of controversy and musical comedy.