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The Ugly Truth

  • 20092009
  • RR
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
223K
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POPULARITY
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
223K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,260
359
  • Director
    • Robert Luketic
  • Writers
    • Nicole Eastman(screenplay)
    • Karen McCullah(screenplay)
    • Kirsten Smith(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Katherine Heigl
    • Gerard Butler
    • Bree Turner
  • Director
    • Robert Luketic
  • Writers
    • Nicole Eastman(screenplay)
    • Karen McCullah(screenplay)
    • Kirsten Smith(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Katherine Heigl
    • Gerard Butler
    • Bree Turner
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 229User reviews
    • 174Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos13

    The Ugly Truth - Trailer #2
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    The Ugly Truth: Trailer
    Trailer 2:33
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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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    Photos102

    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)

    Top cast

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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(screenplay) (story)
      • Karen McCullah(screenplay)
      • Kirsten Smith(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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 reviews229

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    8/10
    Extremely crude but I love it!
    Gerard Butler is one of my favorite actors and in The Ugly Truth he's very inappropriate. Robert Luketic directed a fun rom-com that is very bold, charming, and energetic; lovable yet easy to hate. Katherine Heigl is gorgeous and delightful she's easy to enjoy; I need to see more of her! A little obnoxious at times but I guess it's a guilty pleasure.
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    FAQ1

    • Is "The Ugly Truth" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 24, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chuyên Gia Tình Yêu
    • Filming locations
      • 1930 Rodney Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Relativity Media
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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