Coyote Ugly
A determined young singer moves to New York to chase her songwriting dreams, only to find herself thrust into the chaotic world of Coyote Ugly’s flamboyant barmaids, where she must balance fame‑fueling nightlife antics with her quest for musical success.
“Tonight, they're calling the shots.”
Synopsis
Violet Sanford, a 21‑year‑old with a smooth voice, travels to New York to pursue a career as a songwriter. While working as a barmaid at Coyote Ugly, she gains accolades and notoriety that divert her attention from her musical aspirations. The staff, known as “Coyotes,” attract customers and media coverage with their flamboyant behavior, making Coyote Ugly a popular venue for men seeking companionship.
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A crew of 55+ credited
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Edited by William GoldenbergShot by Amir MokriScored by Trevor HornDesigned by Jon Hutman
Box Office
2000 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 2.5× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$113.9M
US & Canada: $60.8M — 53% of worldwide · International: $53.1M (47%)
Opening weekend: $17.3M — 28% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $26.4M — 43% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,653 theaters
Also known as
- Coyote Girlsfr
- Le ragazze del Coyote Uglyit
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Cast & Crew
55 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
34Kaitlin Olson
as Bidding Customer
Susan Yeagley
as Bidding Customer
Jj Snyder
as Bidding Customer
Jill Gettelson
as Bidding Customer
Whitney Dylan
as Fiji Mermaid Worker
Melody Perkins
as New Coyote
Chip Chinery
as Cop
Nick Vallelonga
as Cop
Michael Bay
as Photographer
Jeremy Rowley
as William Morris Receptionist
Ellen Cleghorne
as Music Publishing Receptionist
John Fugelsang
as Richie the Booker
Bud Cort
as Romero
Frank Medrano
as Walt
Elizabeth Beckwith
as Management Office Receptionist
Diane Hudock
as Open Mic Woman
Wali Collins
as Critch
Nicole Ghastin
as Lyndsay Morgan
Jonathan Klein
as Manager
Alexandra Balahoutis
as Hostess
Johnny Knoxville
as College Guy
Chris Wylde
as College Guy
Mandy Amano
as Dancing Girl in Bar
Stephanie Hodge
as Dancing Girl in Bar
Carla Alapont
as Dancing Girl in Bar
Allison Ford
as Dancing Girl in Bar
Kathy Nowrey
as Dancing Girl in Bar
Joseph Patrick Kelly
as Coyote Ugly Bar Patron
Greg Collins
as Coyote Ugly Bar Patron
Stephen Snedden
as Customer - Fancy Drinks
James T Sale
as Finale Club Drunk
Joe Bucaro Iii
as Finale Club Drunk
Nanci Anderson
as Dance Double "Cammie"
Cat Ling
as Chinese Woman (Uncredited)
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