Gerard Butler, Katherine Heigl, Eric Winter

Abby Richter is a romantically challenged morning show producer whose search for Mr. Perfect has left her hopelessly single. She's in for a rude awakening when her bosses team her with Mike Chadway, a...( read more  read more... ) hardcore TV personality who promises to spill the ugly truth on what makes men and women tick.

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15% liked it

150 critics

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Robert Luketic

Release Date: July 24, 2009

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DVD Release Date: November 10, 2009

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  • November 19, 2009
    Katherine Heigl is fine. Gerald Butler has trouble pulling off an American accent. Enjoyable.
  • November 16, 2009
    I'm not even going to waste my time telling you about this film. The ugly truth is that this movie sucks. It's basically the same, old fashioned, chick flick formula that only gains half a star because Gerard Butler tends to use the F word a lot.
  • November 15, 2009
    review to come
  • October 10, 2009
    The Ugly Truth is a entertaining romantic comedy about Abby Richter, a romantically challenged morning show producer whose search for Mr. Perfect has left her hopelessly single. She's in for a rude awakening when her bosses team her with Mike Chadway, a hardcore TV personality wh...( read more)o promises to spill the ugly truth on what makes men and women tick. Although I think the movie is a little predictable and with some corny moments, it is also very enjoyable and funny. The cast is formed by Gerard Butler (300) and Katherine Heigl (27 Dresses) in the leading roles. Heigl is like in her previous movies very good, she is made for this type of movies and Butler is a real suprise, he did excellent in his very first romantic comedy. In conclusion, The Ugly Truth is a very enjoyable comedy for men and women.
  • October 5, 2009
    So clichéd. Not as bad as You've Got Mail, but noticeably worse than Down With Love. Bonus points for Gerry.
  • November 21, 2009
    lovely movie for wasting my weekend.
  • November 20, 2009
    one of those stars is just for gerard butler, yeah hes that hot
  • November 20, 2009
    I didnt know anything about this movie.
  • November 20, 2009
    Yes, it is a chick flick, yes, it is silly, But Gerard Butler just makes me squeal like a 14 yea rodl girl and he is so hot in this film. So, I love it.
  • November 20, 2009
    Great movie and funny..

Critic Reviews


August 7, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times

In the age of neurotic screen hygiene each film must have an anti-Messiah who takes on the dirt of all. Elsewhere, wit-free dialogue combines with dust-free scenery and foible-free characters. full review

July 24, 2009
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

The ugly truth about The Ugly Truth is the fact that -- funny though it is -- it could have been a whole lot funnier. full review

July 24, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

Until that final, inevitable kiss, we have to listen to them, and the clatter of their crude, brainless exchanges is unbearable. full review

July 24, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

The film is so predictable that it might as well have been written as a test classroom exercise in RomCom 101. full review

July 24, 2009
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Contrived as a crossover between a female-friendly romantic comedy and a male-targeted, anti-political correctness jab, The Ugly Truth veers between crude and cloying. full review

July 23, 2009
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times

A blandly raunchy star vehicle that does its stars few favors. full review

July 23, 2009
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Toss this ugly crap to the curb, along with the other multiplex garbage, and see a romance that gets it right. I'm talking (500) Days of Summer. full review

July 23, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler are so pleasant in The Ugly Truth that it's a shame to spoil their party. But toil and try as they do, the comedy bogs down in relentless predictability and the puzzl... full review

July 22, 2009
Armond White, The New York Press

This Butler-Heigl mismatch drop-kicks romcom from the RocknRolla sublime to the Apatow depths. full review

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Comments


  • malene08
    October 25, 2009
    I'ts funny, and i enjoy it.
  • annie066
    August 30, 2009
    JUST FUNNY
  • ezeokoli3
    August 15, 2009
    I really like Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler. The acting was very good in this movie, however I think they had far too much information on sex. A little goes along ways. More story line and leave some things to your imagination.
  • Hno0dy
    July 25, 2009
    i didn't see it but i think it's fuuny
  • softbb
    July 21, 2009
    it looks funny and nice i hope i'm gonna see it
  • kileylang
    June 21, 2009
    This looks absolutely funny
  • lizrocks2686
    February 17, 2009
    i cant wait for this to come out, im going to be there opening week for sure!!!!!!!!
    =D

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