Coyote Ugly (2000): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Coyote Ugly is a 2000 comedy drama directed by David McNally, starring Piper Perabo and Adam Garcia. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $113.9 million worldwide on a $45 million budget. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- David McNally
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $45M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Coyote Ugly About?
The premise of Coyote Ugly without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A small-town singer, Violet Sanford, heads to New York City with aspirations of becoming a songwriter. She unexpectedly finds herself working at Coyote Ugly, a lively and popular bar known for its energetic waitresses who dance provocatively while singing. As Violet navigates the vibrant nightlife and captivating atmosphere, she grapples with newfound fame and the challenges of pursuing her musical dreams amidst the bar’s captivating, and sometimes chaotic, environment.
Coyote Ugly Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- blonde
- bar
- single father
- friendship between women
- female bartender
- stage fright
- seductive dance
- ambition
- songwriter
- nightclub
- employer employee relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
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- bar fight
- new york city
- new jersey
- father daughter relationship
- title spoken by character
- sex scene
- robbery
- hospital
- orphan
- woman punches a man
- australian abroad
- pizza parlor
- prank
- female bonding
- hit by a car
- implied sex
- partial female nudity
- stripper pole
- wedding dress
- drifter
- singer
- 2000s
- panties
- fired from a job
- undressing
- small town girl
- singing
- rooftop
- open mike night
- naivete
- dancing
- crutches
- broken leg
- audition
- musician
- striptease
- karaoke
- obesity
Coyote Ugly Cast
Piper Perabo leads the cast, with Adam Garcia. Directed by David McNally.
- Director David McNally
More from David McNally
One more film directed by David McNally: Kangaroo Jack.
Coyote Ugly Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Coyote Ugly 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 23% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 63% User score
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Coyote Ugly Plot Summary
What happens in Coyote Ugly from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Violet Sanford, portrayed by Piper Perabo, is a determined waitress working at a pizza joint in the quaint town of South Amboy. Dreaming of becoming a songwriter, she decides to leave her family—including her protective father Bill, played by John Goodman, and her supportive best friend Gloria—behind to chase her aspirations in the vibrant yet intimidating metropolis of New York City, just 42 miles away. As she ventures into this bustling world, many young women from her town have also sought their fortunes in the city, often with shattered dreams. Bill harbors deep concerns for Violet’s safety, worrying about the dangers highlighted in the news where innocent lives are taken.
Full summary
The whole story of Coyote Ugly, scene by scene
Coyote Ugly Box Office & Budget
Coyote Ugly grossed $113.9 million worldwide on a $45 million budget, 2.5 times what it cost. $60.8 million came from the US and Canada and $53.1 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$113.9M
2.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $60.8M
- International
- $53.1M
- Budget
- $45M
Coyote Ugly Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Coyote Ugly.
How Well Do You Know Coyote Ugly?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Violet Sanford's dream profession?
Cars in Coyote Ugly
20 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1969 Pontiac Bonneville.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
1969 Pontiac Bonneville Important role -
1999 Ford Mustang Minor role -
BMW 3 Coupé E36 Background role
Coyote Ugly Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Coyote Girls” and “El Bar Coyote”.
- Also known as
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- Coyote Girls
- El Bar Coyote
- Wygrane marzenia
- 女狼俱樂部
- Show Bar
- Çıtır Kızlar
- Le ragazze del Coyote Ugly
- Бар «Гадкий койот»
- Coyote Bar
- Грозна като смъртта
- Sakáltanya
- Divoké kočky
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- Το Μπαρ των Ονείρων
- Бар «Бридкий койот»
- 女狼俱乐部
- Urât ca un coiot
- חופשיות על הבר
- 코요테 어글리
- コヨーテ・アグリー
- Pašėlusios kojotės
- Coyote Ugly: El Bar Coyote
- บาร์ห้าว สาวฮ็อต
- Bārs "Coyote Ugly"
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Coyote Ugly FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Coyote Ugly, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Coyote Ugly?
Coyote Ugly runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Coyote Ugly released?
Coyote Ugly was released on August 4, 2000.
Who directed Coyote Ugly?
Coyote Ugly was directed by David McNally.
More films by David McNally Who is in the cast of Coyote Ugly?
Coyote Ugly stars Piper Perabo and Adam Garcia.
How much did Coyote Ugly make at the box office?
Coyote Ugly grossed $113.9 million worldwide ($60.8 million domestic, $53.1 million international) on a budget of $45 million.
How is Coyote Ugly rated?
Coyote Ugly has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Coyote Ugly have a post-credit scene?
No. Coyote Ugly has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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