Ugly Cry
Synopsis
When Delaney's boyfriend leaves town to shoot a splashy zombie movie, she becomes obsessed with a character she’s auditioning for after she learns the producers think she has an "ugly cry." But when she tries to make her cry prettier, her performance suffers. Can she contort herself, and her face, to have the perfect cry? Her attempts to change herself cause Young Delaney to haunt her, catapulting present day Delaney deeper down the rabbit hole. She isolates herself and grows increasingly delusional, and interested in physical fixes to her acting problem. How can she make the world see her as she sees herself? How can she become and become and become? She will become famous. Or die trying.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emily Robinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily Robinson
- Original Score
- Sóley
- Original Title
- Ugly Cry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Trinidad and Tobago
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- More Avenue, Neon Heart Productions, Campbell Capital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emily Robinson
Emily Robinson
Sóley
Brody S. Anderson
Patrick Lawrence
Jolene Mendes, Sophia Sabella, Pablo Feldman, Rhianon Jones, Tristan Scott-Behrends
Department Leadership Roster
Emily Robinson
Director
Emily Robinson
Writer
Jolene Mendes
Producer
Sophia Sabella
Producer
Pablo Feldman
Producer
Rhianon Jones
Producer
Tristan Scott-Behrends
Producer
Emily Robinson
Producer
Brody S. Anderson
Director of Photography
Patrick Lawrence
Editor
Annie Becker
Production Design
Sóley
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ugly Cry.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ugly Cry
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What is Ugly Cry about?
When Delaney's boyfriend leaves town to shoot a splashy zombie movie, she becomes obsessed with a character she’s auditioning for after she learns the producers think she has an "ugly cry." But when she tries to make her cry prettier, her performance suffers. Can she contort herself, and her face, to have the perfect cry? Her attempts to change herself cause Young Delaney to haunt her, catapulting present day Delaney deeper down the rabbit hole. She isolates herself and grows increasingly delusional, and interested in physical fixes to her acting problem. How can she make the world see her as she sees herself? How can she become and become and become? She will become famous. Or die trying.
Who directed Ugly Cry?
Ugly Cry was directed by Emily Robinson.
Who stars in Ugly Cry?
The principal cast of Ugly Cry includes Emily Robinson, Ryan Simpkins, Aaron Dominguez, Robin Tunney, Andrew Leeds.
When was Ugly Cry released and how long is it?
Ugly Cry was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Ugly Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ugly Cry was composed by Sóley.