The Ugly Truth (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, The Ugly Truth is a comedy and romance film directed by Robert Luketic, running about 96 minutes. “The battle of the sexes is on.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Ugly Truth stars Katherine Heigl as Abby, Gerard Butler as Mike Chadway, Eric Winter as Colin and Nick Searcy as Stuart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Ugly Truth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $321.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ugly Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ugly Truth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ugly Truth (2009)?
- In US, The Ugly Truth is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ugly Truth worth watching?
- The Ugly Truth holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ugly Truth?
- The Ugly Truth stars Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Eric Winter, Nick Searcy and Bree Turner.
- When was The Ugly Truth released?
- The Ugly Truth was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.