4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Ugly Truth (2009)
The Ugly Truth (2009)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Viewer Rating
4.3
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's resolution to its central conflict, a woman's struggle in dating, champions a solution rooted in traditional gender roles and a cynical view of male-female dynamics, where women are encouraged to adapt to men's perceived innate desires rather than challenging them.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white and mainstream ensemble. Its narrative explores conventional gender dynamics within a heterosexual white couple, framing traditional identities neutrally or positively without significant critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film's engagement with LGBTQ+ themes is minimal, limited to a single plot point where a straight character impersonates a gay man for comedic relief. This depiction utilizes harmful stereotypes without critique or counterbalance, resulting in a net negative portrayal despite its brevity.
The film "The Ugly Truth" is a romantic comedy that does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships and gender dynamics without engaging with transgender identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Ugly Truth is an original romantic comedy with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.
The Ugly Truth is an original film from 2009, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical racial establishment to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.5
Critic Ratings
1.4
2.8
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