The Ugly Truth (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Ugly Truth is a 2009 romantic comedy directed by Robert Luketic, starring Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $205.6 million worldwide on a $38 million budget. Critics gave it 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Robert Luketic
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $38M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ugly Truth About?
The premise of The Ugly Truth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A driven morning show producer, Abby Richter, finds her dating life hilariously complicated when she's forced to work alongside Mike Chadway, a charming and outspoken TV personality. Mike’s unfiltered opinions on relationships challenge Abby’s beliefs and force her to confront her own romantic struggles. As they clash and collaborate, they navigate the complexities of love and sex, leading to plenty of comedic moments in this battle of the sexes.
The Ugly Truth Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bad date
- tv show
- nudity
- wrapped in a towel
- blonde
- red dress
- hot air balloon
- commentator
- career woman
- advice
- embarrassing nudity
- public nudity
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- underwear
- vibrating panties
- changing panties
- sexual humor
- sex comedy
- sexist joke
- orgasm
- opposites attract
- sex scene
- misogyny
- misogynist
- weather girl
- implied nudity
- sex toy
- hot dog
- man wrapped in a towel
- masturbation reference
- talking about masturbation
- assertive woman
- strong female character
- strong female lead
- psychedelic therapy
- sex
- female producer as subject
- toyota the car
- romantic comedy
- show producer
- date
- call in
- girl wears panties
- towel
- picnic
- newscast
- weather forecast
- workplace
- womanizer
- weatherman
- unexpected visit
The Ugly Truth Cast
Gerard Butler leads the cast, with Katherine Heigl. Directed by Robert Luketic.
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Director Robert Luketic
More from Robert Luketic
More films directed by Robert Luketic, best-rated first: Legally Blonde, 21, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! and Paranoia.
The Ugly Truth Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Ugly Truth 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 28 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 65% User score
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The Ugly Truth Plot Summary
What happens in The Ugly Truth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Abby Richter, a dedicated morning show TV producer in Sacramento, California, is a strong believer in the concept of true love. She is an avid reader of complex self-help literature, with titles like “Chicken Soup For The Soul” and “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” actively shaping her views on romance. Her assistant, Joy, assists in managing the chaos of the show, which is anchored by the married couple, Larry and Georgia. Unfortunately, tensions run high as they struggle to coexist, often finding themselves unable to be in the same room without arguments. Abby’s boss, Stuart, further adds to her stress as she juggles the show’s demanding landscape.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ugly Truth, scene by scene
The Ugly Truth Box Office & Budget
The Ugly Truth grossed $205.6 million worldwide on a $38 million budget, 5.4 times what it cost. $88.9 million came from the US and Canada and $116.7 million (57%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$205.6M
5.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $88.9M
- International
- $116.7M
- Budget
- $38M
The Ugly Truth Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Ugly Truth - Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Ugly Truth?
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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Who plays the character Abby Richter?
Cars in The Ugly Truth
7 cars on screen, including the 2008 BMW 650i E64 and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2004 Toyota Prius II Minor role
The Ugly Truth Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Die nackte Wahrheit” and “L'Abominable Vérité”.
- Also known as
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- Die nackte Wahrheit
- L'Abominable Vérité
- La dura verità
- Kadın Aklı Erkek Aklı
- Chceš mě, chci tě
- ABC da Sedução
- Голая правда
- La cruda realidad
- 丑陋的真相
- A csúf igazság
- Grda resnica
- Грозната истина
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- Brzydka prawda
- Η Γυμνή Αλήθεια
- האמת המכוערת
- Adevărul gol-goluț
- Chceš ma, chcem ťa
- A Verdade Nua e Crua
- 어글리 트루스
- Гола правда
- 男女生了沒
- La crua realitat
- Bjauri tiesa
- La cruda verdad, შიშველი სიმართლე
- Chuyên Gia Tình Yêu
- 男と女の不都合な真実
- حقیقت زشت
- 單身大急救
- ญ.หญิงรักด้วยใจ ช.ชายรักด้วย....
- Gola istina
- द अग्ली ट्रूथ
- La Vérité toute crue
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The Ugly Truth FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Ugly Truth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ugly Truth?
The Ugly Truth runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Ugly Truth released?
The Ugly Truth was released on July 24, 2009.
Who directed The Ugly Truth?
The Ugly Truth was directed by Robert Luketic.
More films by Robert Luketic Who is in the cast of The Ugly Truth?
The Ugly Truth stars Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl.
How much did The Ugly Truth make at the box office?
The Ugly Truth grossed $205.6 million worldwide ($88.9 million domestic, $116.7 million international) on a budget of $38 million.
How is The Ugly Truth rated?
The Ugly Truth has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 28 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does The Ugly Truth have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ugly Truth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Ugly Truth in?
The original language of The Ugly Truth is German.
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