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People revisit The Ugly Truth for the same reason it broke through in 2009: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a romance rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Robert Luketic keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The comedy and romance blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.
Runtime 1h 36m · ★ 6.5
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★ 7.5 · Romance · Comedy · 2h
Why you'll love it
If The Ugly Truth clicked for you, Pretty Woman (1990) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.6 · Romance · Comedy · 2h
Why you'll love it
If The Ugly Truth clicked for you, There's Something About Mary (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.9 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 45m
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If The Ugly Truth clicked for you, Set It Up (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.2 · Family · Comedy · Drama · 1h 45m
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If The Ugly Truth clicked for you, First Daughter (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.3 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 40m
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If The Ugly Truth clicked for you, Sleeping with Other People (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 7.3 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 2h 5m
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If The Ugly Truth clicked for you, Love & Basketball (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.8 · Comedy · Romance · 2h 13m
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If The Ugly Truth clicked for you, Broadcast News (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 8.5 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 40m
Why you'll love it
If The Ugly Truth clicked for you, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo? (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.7 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 47m
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If The Ugly Truth clicked for you, The Wrong Paris (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.3 · Drama · Romance · Music · 2h 9m
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If The Ugly Truth clicked for you, Maestro (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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