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The Ugly Truth

The Ugly Truth

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The Ugly Truth

"The battle of the sexes is on."

2009

1h 36m

6.5(3799 votes)

Comedy

Romance

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.

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The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Robert Luketic
Written by: Karen McCullah
Nicole Eastman
Produced by: Gary Lucchesi
Deborah Jelin Newmyer

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