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

After wrestling with the Jell-O twins, Gerard Butler ad-libbed the line "I can still taste you. You know what I mean."

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Goofs

The balloon festival is given to be in or near Sacramento. Sacramento law prohibits hot air balloons from flying around the city due to a fire hazard. It is one of a few cities in the world to have this law. The festival actually takes place in Temecula, over 450 miles to the south of Sacramento.

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Quotes

Abby Richter: Can we go over your intro one more time? "I'm Jack Magnum and this is..."
Jack Magnum: The Ugly Truth.
[imitates shooting a gun with his thumb and forefinger]
Abby Richter: Ok, let's maybe lose the gun thing.
Jack Magnum: What? The gun is my signature move.
Abby Richter: Unless the NRA is paying your mortgage this month, I say lose the effing gun!

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Connections

Featured in Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #16.178 (2009)

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Soundtracks

"Hot N Cold"
Written by Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin and Katy Perry
Performed by Katy Perry
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Musi

User Reviews

Another GREAT Romcom for 2009

I now believe that 2009 should be dubbed the year of the Romcom.

I was dragged to see the proposal by my girlfriend and thought it was hilarious. When she wanted to go and see The Ugly Truth I found myself putting up less of a fight this time. And I'm glad.

This film is HILARIOUS. I have to say I enjoyed almost every second from start to finish. It truly is designed for both men and women with fantastic views on romance, sex, attraction etc from both sides.

Acting is great, story is great and the chemistry between Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler works very well on screen.

To sum this film up I have to say watch it. Make your own mind up. But I bet you won't be disappointed and I bet you can't stop yourself from one agreeing with some of the points made and two laughing out loud.