The Ugly Truth
“The battle of the sexes is on.”
A romantically challenged morning show producer is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love. His clever ploys, however, lead to an unexpected result.
Where to watch The Ugly Truth in United States
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Where is The Ugly Truth streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan, 7plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Ugly Truth
The Ugly Truth is a 2009 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Robert Luketic. The cast is led by Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Eric Winter. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 3800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Ugly Truth was produced by Lakeshore Entertainment and Relativity Media and made in United States of America. It was released on July 24, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $38 million, it went on to gross $322 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Luketic
- Writers
- Nicole Eastman, Karen McCullah
- Release date
- July 24, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $38 million
- Box office
- $322 million
- Production
- Lakeshore Entertainment, Relativity Media
The Ugly Truth cast & crew
The Ugly Truth was directed by Robert Luketic and written by Nicole Eastman and Karen McCullah.
The cast features Katherine Heigl as Abby Richter, Gerard Butler as Mike Chadway, Eric Winter as Colin Anderson, Nick Searcy as Stuart, Bree Turner as Joy, and John Michael Higgins as Larry Freeman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aaron Zigman, cinematography is by Russell Carpenter, and it was produced by Kimberly di Bonaventura and Gary Lucchesi.
Is The Ugly Truth worth watching?
The Ugly Truth holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 3,781 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Ugly Truth is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ugly Truth
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Cast of The Ugly Truth
Katherine Heigl
Abby Richter
Gerard Butler
Mike Chadway
Eric Winter
Colin Anderson
Nick Searcy
Stuart
Bree Turner
Joy
John Michael Higgins
Larry Freeman
Kevin Connolly
Jim Ryan
Cheryl Hines
Georgia Bordeney
Bonnie Somerville
Elizabeth Chadway
Jesse D. Goins
Cliff
Noah Matthews
Jonah
John Sloman
Bob
The Ugly Truth — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ugly Truth in United States?
The Ugly Truth is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Ugly Truth in?
The Ugly Truth is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ugly Truth?
The Ugly Truth runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Ugly Truth rated?
The Ugly Truth is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 3,781 ratings.
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