The Ugly (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2025, The Ugly is a mystery and thriller film directed by Yeon Sang-ho, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. One day while overseeing a documentary crew filming his blind father at work, Im Dong-hwan gets a phone call that his missing mother’s remains have been found after forty years. Determined to find the truth of her disappearance, Dong-hwan embarks on a twisted odyssey through his family’s traumatic past, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
Who’s in it. The Ugly stars Park Jeong-min as Im Dong-hwan / Young Im Yeong-gyu, Kwon Hae-hyo as Im Yeong-gyu, Han Ji-hyeon as Kim Su-jin and Im Sung-jae as Young Baek Ju-sang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Ugly has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ugly tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ugly (2025)?
- In US, The Ugly is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 worth watching?
- The Ugly holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ugly?
- The Ugly stars Park Jeong-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, Han Ji-hyeon, Im Sung-jae and Shin Hyun-been.
- When was The Ugly released?
- The Ugly was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.