Pretty Ugly People (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2008, Pretty Ugly People is a comedy and drama film directed by Tate Taylor, running about 99 minutes. “Is losing the weight worth losing your friends?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lucy has always used food to escape life's problems, but when this self-titled "fat friend" lures her group of old college buddies to the Montana wilderness, she reveals a new self - skinny, beautiful and still flawed.
Who’s in it. Pretty Ugly People stars Missi Pyle as Lucy, Melissa McCarthy as Becky, Josh Hopkins as George and Octavia Spencer as Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Pretty Ugly People has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pretty Ugly People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pretty Ugly People tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pretty Ugly People (2008)?
- In US, Pretty Ugly People is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pretty Ugly People worth watching?
- Pretty Ugly People holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pretty Ugly People?
- Pretty Ugly People stars Missi Pyle, Melissa McCarthy, Josh Hopkins, Octavia Spencer and Jack Noseworthy.
- When was Pretty Ugly People released?
- Pretty Ugly People was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.