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Why people love it

People revisit Uglies for the same reason it broke through in 2024: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a adventure rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. McG keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The science fiction and adventure blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 40m · ★ 5.7

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  1. 96match

    1.Divergent (2014)

    ★ 6.9 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If Uglies clicked for you, Divergent (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)

    ★ 6.9 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If Uglies clicked for you, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  3. 92match

    3.Oblivion (2013)

    ★ 6.7 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Uglies clicked for you, Oblivion (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

    ★ 6.6 · Adventure · Science Fiction · Action · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If Uglies clicked for you, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  5. 88match

    5.The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

    ★ 6.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If Uglies clicked for you, The Matrix Resurrections (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  6. 86match

    6.Mad Max (1979)

    ★ 6.7 · Adventure · Action · Thriller · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If Uglies clicked for you, Mad Max (1979) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    7.Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

    ★ 6.2 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Uglies clicked for you, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Titan A.E. (2000)

    ★ 6.6 · Animation · Science Fiction · Adventure · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If Uglies clicked for you, Titan A.E. (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

    ★ 8.1 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If Uglies clicked for you, Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Essential
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    10.Insurgent (2015)

    ★ 6.4 · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If Uglies clicked for you, Insurgent (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Uglies?
Try Divergent, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Oblivion—each shares DNA with Uglies while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Uglies?
Uglies (2024) is best described as Science Fiction, Adventure, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Uglies worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 5.7/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this science fiction lane.

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