The Ugly (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1997, The Ugly is a thriller and horror film directed by Scott Reynolds, running about 93 minutes. “Murder is in the eye of the beholder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A female psychologist wants to understand the minds of a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state.
Who’s in it. The Ugly stars Paolo Rotondo as Simon Cartwright, Rebecca Hobbs as Dr. Karen Schumaker, Chris Graham as Robert and Christopher Graham as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Ugly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ugly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ugly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ugly (1997)?
- In US, The Ugly is available to stream on YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ugly worth watching?
- The Ugly holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ugly?
- The Ugly stars Paolo Rotondo, Rebecca Hobbs, Chris Graham, Christopher Graham and Darien Takle.
- When was The Ugly released?
- The Ugly was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.