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The Ugly Truth

The Ugly Truth

The battle of the sexes is on.

20096.51h 36m

Overview

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.

Directed by Robert Luketic
Written by Nicole Eastman, Karen McCullah
Produced by Tom Rosenberg, Steven Reuther, Gary Lucchesi
Box OfficeBudget: $38.0MRevenue: $321.7M

Top Cast

Katherine Heigl

Katherine Heigl

Abby Richter

Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler

Mike Chadway

Eric Winter

Eric Winter

Colin Anderson

Nick Searcy

Nick Searcy

Stuart

Bree Turner

Bree Turner

Joy

John Michael Higgins

John Michael Higgins

Larry Freeman

Kevin Connolly

Kevin Connolly

Jim Ryan

Cheryl Hines

Cheryl Hines

Georgia Bordeney

Bonnie Somerville

Bonnie Somerville

Elizabeth Chadway

Jesse D. Goins

Jesse D. Goins

Cliff

Themes & Keywords

surgeonsexismromcomromancetelevision producermorning showrelationshipsex toyvalentine's daymisogynyopposites attractsacramento

About The Ugly Truth

The Ugly Truth is a comedy, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of surgeon, sexism, romcom, romance, television producer, morning show. Directed by Robert Luketic, it stars Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Eric Winter. 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.

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