The Ugly Truth (2009)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Luketic

Writers:

Nicole Eastman (screenplay), Karen McCullah Lutz (screenplay),

Stars:

Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Bree Turner

1 win & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Katherine Heigl	...	Abby
Gerard Butler	...	Mike
Bree Turner	...	Joy
Eric Winter	...	Colin
Nick Searcy	...	Stuart
Jesse D. Goins	...	Cliff
Cheryl Hines	...	Georgia
John Michael Higgins	...	Larry
Noah Matthews	...	Jonah
Bonnie Somerville	...	Elizabeth
John Sloman	...	Bob
Yvette Nicole Brown	...	Dori
Nathan Corddry	...	Josh (as Nate Corddry)
Allen Maldonado	...	Duane
Steve Little	...	Steve

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

love | hot air balloon | date | call in | show producer | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Sony Pictures [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 July 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

La cruda verdad

Filming Locations:

1930 Rodney Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$38,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,976,043 (UK) (7 August 2009)

Gross:

$88,915,214 (USA) (2 October 2009)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lakeshore Entertainment, Relativity Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the film, Gerard Butler's character appears as a guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Butler and Craig Ferguson are good friends in real life, and the former has been a guest on the real show several times.

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Goofs

Abby and Mike go to a club after visiting the Late Late Show. Abby is alternately holding a glass and not holding it between shots. The amount of liquid in her cup changes throughout the scene.

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Quotes

Mike Chadway: So there you have it. Never assume a girl is easy or assume she's a prude. There are many layers in between, and it's your job, gentlemen, to peel back those layers and figure out exactly what type of woman you're dealing with.
Joy: That sounded almost enlightened.
Mike Chadway: Because once you do peel back those layers, my friends, her lady garden awaits.
Joy: And he's back.

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Connections

Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince/(500) Days of Summer/Homecoming (2009)

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Soundtracks

"Under the Covers"
Written and Performed by Josh Kelley
Courtesy of The Bicycle Music Company o/b/o DNK Records

User Reviews

A comedy for both sexes

I saw this movie at a preview event last Friday night and it was hilarious. The sold out cinema was laughing hysterically throughout the movie. The movie is fast paced and does not drag. The comedy is "r" rated with a little raunchy adult humor that can be shocking at times but that is in line with the movies theme of male/female relationships.

Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler were both great in the film. Not a role that you would expect to see the King of Sparta, but Butler has great comedic timing complimenting his tough guy persona. And Katherine Heigl is once again perfect doing comedy.

If you are expecting to see a typical romantic comedy you will be surprised, because this R rated film is geared toward the men in the audience as well as the ladies. Grab your significant other and be prepared to laugh and enjoy the movie together.