Ugly Cry (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2026, Ugly Cry is a horror, comedy and thriller film directed by Emily Robinson, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. When Delaney's boyfriend leaves town to shoot a splashy zombie movie, she becomes obsessed with a character she’s auditioning for after she learns the producers think she has an "ugly cry." But when she tries to make her cry prettier, her performance suffers. Can she contort herself, and her face, to have the perfect cry? Her attempts to change herself cause Young Delaney to haunt her, catapulting present day Delaney deeper down the rabbit hole. She isolates herself and grows increasingly delusional, and interested in physical fixes to her acting problem. How can she make the world see her as she sees herself? How can she become and become and become? She will become famous. Or die trying.
Who’s in it. Ugly Cry stars Emily Robinson, Ryan Simpkins, Aaron Dominguez and Robin Tunney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Ugly Cry has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ugly Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ugly Cry tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ugly Cry (2026)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ugly Cry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ugly Cry worth watching?
- Ugly Cry holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, comedy and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ugly Cry?
- Ugly Cry stars Emily Robinson, Ryan Simpkins, Aaron Dominguez, Robin Tunney and Andrew Leeds.
- When was Ugly Cry released?
- Ugly Cry was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.