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The Ugly Truth
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The Ugly Truth

2009-07-24 · 96 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Romance

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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Production details

Directors
Robert Luketic
Production companies
Lakeshore Entertainment, Relativity Media
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 38,000,000
Revenue
USD 321,700,000

Top Cast

Katherine HeiglKatherine HeiglAbby Richter
Gerard ButlerGerard ButlerMike Chadway
Eric WinterEric WinterColin Anderson
Nick SearcyNick SearcyStuart
Bree TurnerBree TurnerJoy
John Michael HigginsJohn Michael HigginsLarry Freeman
Kevin ConnollyKevin ConnollyJim Ryan
Cheryl HinesCheryl HinesGeorgia Bordeney
Bonnie SomervilleBonnie SomervilleElizabeth Chadway
Jesse D. GoinsJesse D. GoinsCliff
Noah MatthewsNoah MatthewsJonah
John SlomanJohn SlomanBob
Yvette Nicole BrownYvette Nicole BrownDori Coleman
Nate CorddryNate CorddryJosh
Allen MaldonadoAllen MaldonadoDuane
Steve LittleSteve LittleSteve
Dan CallahanDan CallahanRick
Tess ParkerBambi
Arielle VandenbergArielle VandenbergCandi
Rocco DiSpiritoRocco DiSpiritoGuest Chef

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