The Ugly Truth
A cynical TV relationship guru is forced to coach a hopelessly romantic morning-show producer on winning the heart of her dream man, but their clashing worldviews threaten both his reputation and her career.
“The battle of the sexes is on.”
Synopsis
A romantically challenged morning show producer becomes reluctantly involved in a series of outrageous tests orchestrated by her chauvinistic correspondent, who aims to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love. However, his clever ploys lead to an unexpected result.
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A crew of 87+ credited
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Edited by Lisa Zeno ChurginShot by Russell CarpenterScored by Aaron ZigmanDesigned by Missy Stewart
Box Office
2009 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 8.5× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$321.7M
US & Canada: $88.9M — 28% of worldwide · International: $232.8M (72%)
Opening weekend: $27.6M — 31% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $41.5M — 47% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,882 theaters
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Also known as
- Die nackte Wahrheitde
- L'Abominable Véritéfr
- La dura veritàit
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Cast & Crew
87 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
61Yvette Nicole Brown
as Dori Coleman
Nate Corddry
as Josh
Allen Maldonado
as Duane
Steve Little
as Steve
Dan Callahan
as Rick
Tess Parker
as Bambi
Arielle Vandenberg
as Candi
Rocco Dispirito
as Guest Chef
Valente Rodriguez
as Javier
Jamison Yang
as KPQU Big Wig
Blake Robbins
as KPQU Big Wig
Adam J Harrington
as Jack Magnum
J Claude Deering
as Drunk Guy
Alexis Krause
as Cute Brunette
Craig Ferguson
as Craig Ferguson
Jade Marx Berti
as Hostess
Mimi Michaels
as Female Fan
Earl Carroll
as Security Guard
Marc D Wilson
as Bell Man
Jeff Newburg
as KPQU Production Assistant
Ryan Surratt
as Bartender
Vicki Lewis
as Saleswoman
Yolanda Pecoraro
as Sexy Woman
Brooke Stone
as Karen
Stephanie Mace
as TV Production Assistant
Ashley Ausburn
as Girl on Bike (uncredited)
Kevin Bangos
as Stagehand (uncredited)
Melinda Bennett
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
April Betts
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Skyler Caleb
as Station Employee (uncredited)
Adam Clark
as Cliff (uncredited)
Sandra Daubert
as Mike's Mom (uncredited)
Sabrina Diaz
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Kim Donovan
as Woman on Bike (uncredited)
Christina Gabrielle
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Steven Galarce
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Jerald Garner
as Restaurant Guest (uncredited)
Lejla Hadzimuratovic
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Justin Rodgers Hall
as Justin Rodgers Hall (uncredited)
Stephen Hansen
as Devil's Baseball Hero (uncredited)
James Howarth
as Date (uncredited)
Alexandra Nicole Hulme
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Courtney Kocak
as Disgusted Baseball Fan (uncredited)
Bruna Matsin
as Production Manager (uncredited)
Tina Mayer
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Taylor Mccluskey
as Station Employee (uncredited)
Erin Micklow
as Trashy Redhead (uncredited)
Bob Morrisey
as Harold (uncredited)
Barnett O Hara
as Bar patron (uncredited)
Shanna Olson
as Beautiful Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Sandra Plazinic
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Calo Rodriguez
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Ashton Shane
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Anthony Simone
as Day Player (uncredited)
Rich Skidmore
as Announcer (uncredited)
Chris Spinelli
as Park Pedestrian (uncredited)
Holly Weber
as Chef Megan (uncredited)
Tracy Weisert
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
Tamara Witmer
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Carolina Zaballa
as Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
Tom Virtue
as Balloon Pilot
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