Pretty Ugly People
“Is losing the weight worth losing your friends?”
Synopsis
Lucy has always used food to escape life's problems, but when this self-titled "fat friend" lures her group of old college buddies to the Montana wilderness, she reveals a new self - skinny, beautiful and still flawed.
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Top Cast
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Missi Pyle
Lucy
Melissa McCarthy
Becky
Josh Hopkins
George
Octavia Spencer
Mary
Jack Noseworthy
Trevor
Larry Sullivan
Austin
Allison Janney
Suzanna
Phill Lewis
Raye
William Sanderson
Sam
Allison Mackie
Bitter Flight Attendant
Amy Landers
Puffy Paint Flight Attendant
Ben Falcone
Coach Merryweather
Tate Taylor
George's Boyfriend
Philip Littell
Richard
Stacy Yutuc
Flirty Flight Attendant
Drew Matthews
Boy
Sean Daly
Park Ranger
Brutus
Bear
Release History & Theatrical Window
Crossroads Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 18, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tate Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Tate Taylor
- Original Score
- Lucian Piane
- Original Title
- Pretty Ugly People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Harbinger Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tate Taylor
Tate Taylor
Lucian Piane
J.P. Lipa
Justin C. Green
Tate Taylor, Brunson Green, Stanton Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Tate Taylor
Writer
Tate Taylor
Director
J.P. Lipa
Director of Photography
Lucian Piane
Original Music Composer
Tate Taylor
Producer
Brunson Green
Producer
Justin C. Green
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pretty Ugly People
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What is Pretty Ugly People about?
Lucy has always used food to escape life's problems, but when this self-titled "fat friend" lures her group of old college buddies to the Montana wilderness, she reveals a new self - skinny, beautiful and still flawed.
Who directed Pretty Ugly People?
Pretty Ugly People was directed by Tate Taylor.
Who stars in Pretty Ugly People?
The principal cast of Pretty Ugly People includes Missi Pyle, Melissa McCarthy, Josh Hopkins, Octavia Spencer, Jack Noseworthy.
When was Pretty Ugly People released and how long is it?
Pretty Ugly People was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Pretty Ugly People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pretty Ugly People was composed by Lucian Piane.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pretty Ugly People?
Pretty Ugly People holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).