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

Oct 25, 2024

D-

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

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

Sep 19, 2024

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.

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Robert Levin

Newsday

Sep 19, 2024

1.5/4

Should have stayed on the page.

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

Mar 25, 2025

2/5

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

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Natasha Alvar

The Fiction Department

Nov 26, 2024

1.5/5

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

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Karishma Dipa

Independent Online (South Africa)

Nov 6, 2024

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

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SANtANA C

@forbidnApple Aug 19, 2026

Critics were right- Cross between Hunger Games dystopia and Maze Runner. Contradicting goofs regarding pretties as their ideal self had L.Cox cast as Pretty Boss and Shay's immediate transformation from rebel to Pretty nearly overnight when surgery takes 2 months and 12 day!? Miniseries would have taken this closer to its potential. Good effects. Adventure, tech toys. Felt rushed toward the end and hi-tech city easily low-tech/accessible without hacks, without techy countermeasures. Based on ages of head rebels who were part of Pretty city, rebels should have practical gadgets too as the city seems a century advanced in comparison. Half rating for good digital effects had my attention. Wasted efforts if they dont at least create anime chronicles. Or one-upper: "The Amazing Uglies" anyone!?

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Jens B

@Jens97 Aug 9, 2026

One thing is certain: when Joey King stars in something, you can brace yourself for trash of the finest sort. Cheers!

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@RT53112396 Aug 6, 2026

فلم سىء جدا خيبة أمل

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Tony Y

@RT88970110 Jul 27, 2026

Concept, cast and story has potential but the script and pacing was its downfall.

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 16, 2026

A coisa mais Feia é este filme existir.

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Dea M

@RT27450153 Jul 3, 2026

Absolutely horrible ending Don't waste your time watching it

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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.

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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