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The Ugly Truth

  • 2009
  • 14A
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
228K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,837
99
Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler in The Ugly Truth (2009)
A macho morning TV show correspondent (Butler) makes a bet with his love-challenged producer (Heigl): If his tips on how to land and keep a guy don't work, he'll quit the business.
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ComedyRomance

An uptight television producer takes control of a morning show segment on modern relationships hosted by a misogynistic man.An uptight television producer takes control of a morning show segment on modern relationships hosted by a misogynistic man.An uptight television producer takes control of a morning show segment on modern relationships hosted by a misogynistic man.

  • Director
    • Robert Luketic
  • Writers
    • Nicole Eastman
    • Karen McCullah
    • Kirsten Smith
  • Stars
    • Katherine Heigl
    • Gerard Butler
    • Bree Turner
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    228K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,837
    99
    • Director
      • Robert Luketic
    • Writers
      • Nicole Eastman
      • Karen McCullah
      • Kirsten Smith
    • Stars
      • Katherine Heigl
      • Gerard Butler
      • Bree Turner
    • 231User reviews
    • 174Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos13

    The Ugly Truth - Trailer #2
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    The Ugly Truth: Trailer
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    The Ugly Truth -- "You Follow Baseball"
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    The Ugly Truth -- "Rule #2"
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    The Ugly Truth -- "Teaser Campaign"
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    The Ugly Truth: Comfort & Efficiency
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    The Ugly Truth: Suffer
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    The Ugly Truth: Blowing You Off
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    The Ugly Truth: Ceviche
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    The Ugly Truth: Flirting
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    The Ugly Truth: Babes Wrestling In Jello
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    The Ugly Truth
    Interview 0:43
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    Photos108

    Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, John Michael Higgins, Cheryl Hines, Nick Searcy, and Bree Turner in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    John Michael Higgins and Cheryl Hines in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    John Michael Higgins and Cheryl Hines in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    Robert Luketic in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    Robert Luketic in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    Katherine Heigl and Robert Luketic in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, and Robert Luketic in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, and Robert Luketic in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    Katherine Heigl in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    Katherine Heigl in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    Katherine Heigl in The Ugly Truth (2009)
    Gerard Butler in The Ugly Truth (2009)

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    Katherine Heigl
    Katherine Heigl
    • Abby
    Gerard Butler
    Gerard Butler
    • Mike Chadway
    Bree Turner
    Bree Turner
    • Joy
    Eric Winter
    Eric Winter
    • Colin
    Nick Searcy
    Nick Searcy
    • Stuart
    Jesse D. Goins
    Jesse D. Goins
    • Cliff
    Cheryl Hines
    Cheryl Hines
    • Georgia
    John Michael Higgins
    John Michael Higgins
    • Larry
    Noah Matthews
    Noah Matthews
    • Jonah
    Bonnie Somerville
    Bonnie Somerville
    • Elizabeth
    John Sloman
    John Sloman
    • Bob
    Yvette Nicole Brown
    Yvette Nicole Brown
    • Dori
    Nate Corddry
    Nate Corddry
    • Josh
    Allen Maldonado
    Allen Maldonado
    • Duane
    Steve Little
    Steve Little
    • Steve
    Dan Callahan
    Dan Callahan
    • Rick
    Tess Parker
    • Bambi
    Arielle Vandenberg
    Arielle Vandenberg
    • Candi
    • Director
      • Robert Luketic
    • Writers
      • Nicole Eastman
      • Karen McCullah
      • Kirsten Smith
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the film, Gerard Butler's character appears as a guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005). Butler and Craig Ferguson are good friends in real life, and the former has been a guest on the real show several times.
    • Goofs
      When Mike makes a comment about an "Irish Craig Ferguson," he's making fun of Abby's awful attempt to mimic Craig's Scottish accent; he's not saying Craig Ferguson is Irish.
    • Quotes

      Mike Chadway: [sarcasticly] Oh, I know, I've got a great idea! Why don't we pass the time with you telling me how much *fun* you and Colin had having sex in Los Angeles?

      Abby Richter: I broke up with Colin in Los Angeles, you jackass!

      Mike Chadway: What?

      Abby Richter: Oh, oh yeah, that's got your interest. Well if you think we're going to finish what we started in L. A. you are out of your mind. You lost your chance.

      Mike Chadway: Oh, c'mon, I never had a chance with you.

      Abby Richter: You're right. I had a momentary lapse in judgement when I thought you were more than you are, but you aren't. Clearly.

      Mike Chadway: Oh, yeah? Well what does that mean?

      Abby Richter: [mockingly] I'm Mike Chadway. I like girls in Jello. I like to fuck like a monkey. Don't fall in love. It's scary.

      Mike Chadway: Yeah, it is scary. It's terrifying. Especially when I'm in love with a psycho like you.

      Abby Richter: I am not a psycho!

      Mike Chadway: I just told you that I loved you and all you heard was "psycho." Well you're the definition of neurotic.

      Abby Richter: No! The definition of neurotic is a person who suffers from anxiety, obessive thoughts, compulsive acts, and, and physical ailments without any objective evidence of...

      Mike Chadway: Shut up! Yet again I just told you I'm in love with you and you're standing here giving me a vocabulary lesson.

      Abby Richter: You're in love with me. Why?

      Mike Chadway: Beats the shit out of me, but I am.

      [she leans over and kisses him]

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Gerard Butler/Venus Williams/Daughtry (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Hot N Cold
      Written by Dr. Luke (as Lukasz Gottwald) Max Martin and Katy Perry

      Performed by Katy Perry

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

      Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews231

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    One of the few all-around great love movies, both for women and men!
    So as I was forced to watch this movie with my sister and her friend, the original stereotypical thoughts towards all love movies seem to be bursting throughout my head- corny: guy meets girl, girl hates guy at first, girl meets another guy then realizes that the first guy was the love of his life, girl goes back to guy and the movie ends with a touching make-out scene. Well, of course this was the case. HOWEVER, I wouldn't exactly call this movie a chick-flick. It seem to be the "battle of the sexes type," and it did not disappoint. I can easily say that I had some great laughs in this movie; surprisingly, and I am not even a comedy/chick flick guy. The whole moral of the movie is something both guys and women can you relate to, and some scenes are just hilarious for all types of audiences. The whole plot of the story was actually pretty solid for this style movie. In fact, the approach of this movie is so unique that I believe it belongs in its own category. Gerard Butler gives an excellent performance, both funny and charming. The humor had tremendous variety that kept audience laughing hysterically at some points. Overall, I really do recommend this movie for the male audience (Especially couples) and guarantee that they will not be disappointed after seeing this flick.
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    • ekbatani14
    • Jul 25, 2009

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 2009 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La vérité toute crue
    • Filming locations
      • 1930 Rodney Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Relativity Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $38,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $88,915,214
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,605,576
      • Jul 26, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $205,599,393
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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