Uglies

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Uglies

PG-13

2024

1h 40m

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Action

Drama

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In a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16, Tally is eager for her turn to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted.

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Critics Consensus

It's what's on the inside that counts, but unfortunately Uglies doesn't have much going on in there, either.

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Jacob Oller

AV Club

Even if Uglies was watchable, its tropes have been worn down to nubs and its themes wrung dry.

Rated: D-

Oct 25, 2024

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

It feels a bit infantile, never mind petty, to go looking for literary-theological heft in a project so clearly directed at the blushingly young, or to begrudge them an indulgence like Uglies.

Sep 19, 2024

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Robert Levin

Newsday

Should have stayed on the page.

Rated: 1.5/4

Sep 19, 2024

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

The (yes) ugly CGI hoverboard action and unconvincing love interest are issues, but casting Laverne Cox as a villain who forces children to undergo surgery is just unfortunate considering the current political transphobic moment

Rated: 2/5

Mar 25, 2025

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Natasha Alvar

The Fiction Department

It’s ironic that Uglies is about valuing authenticity over the artificial when it is the most contrived, synthetic dystopian product to ever exist.

Rated: 1.5/5

Nov 26, 2024

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Karishma Dipa

Independent Online (South Africa)

If you are a fan of the “Hunger Games” franchise, you will love “Uglies”.

Nov 6, 2024

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Bronte W

I Thought this movie was really good and is relevant to todays "beauty standards." I love this movie and I am as to see how badly it was rated. i love it sooooo much and highly recommend it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/16/25

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giancarlo n

Uglies è un film che mi ha sorpreso in positivo per atmosfera, effetti visivi e per la tematica centrale, semplice ma allo stesso tempo molto importante. Il messaggio di fondo funziona, e durante tutto il film ero davvero coinvolto. Purtroppo però il finale rovina completamente l’esperienza: è tronco, incompleto e lascia tutto in sospeso senza una vera conclusione. Nonostante gli elementi positivi, non posso consigliarlo perché dà la sensazione di essere solo ‘metà film’. Il finale è talmente deludente che compromette tutto il resto.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/15/25

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Tatiana K

Amazingg!! I would love to see the second movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/25

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Dusan R

I acually liked the movie and I really hope for part 2. I dont now what to think about all he hate because it was nice and to be honest I didnt know people can be that beautiful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/25/25

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Kesa Q

Okay, I will say that the preview of this movie had me running to the book store to read the book before I watched the movie. I personally think they did well in the adaptation, which is no small feat. It's a spectacular movie. Nothing about Joey King us ugly though. I've watched the movie multiple times now. I hope we get a movie based of Pretties.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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anny l

Horrível! Do início ao fim ele é péssimo, lavagem de dinheiro.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Synopsis

In a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16, Tally is eager for her turn to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted.

Director: McG
Producer: John Davis, Jordan Davis, McG, Robyn Meisinger, Dan Spilo, Mary Viola
Screenwriter: Jacob Forman, Vanessa Taylor, Whit Anderson
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Wonderland Pictures, Wonderland Sound and Vision, Anonymous Content, Industry Entertainment, Davis Entertainment, YRF Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 13, 2024
Runtime: 1h 40m

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