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6.3 / 10(2,353 votes)IMDbPG-1320001h 40m$113.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Coyote Ugly

“Tonight, they're calling the shots.”

Synopsis

Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and notoriety she receives at her "day" job as a barmaid at Coyote Ugly. The "Coyotes" as they are affectionately called tantalize customers and the media alike with their outrageous antics, making Coyote Ugly the watering hole for guys on the prowl.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Coyote Ugly trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2006-04-23

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 30, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 3, 2001

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.53x ROI)

Production Budget

$45M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$113.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.53x

+$68.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $45MWorldwide: $113.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David McNally
Screenplay & Story
Gina Wendkos
Original Score
Trevor Horn
Original Title
Coyote Ugly
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Budget
$45M
Worldwide Gross
$113.9M
Production Studios
Touchstone Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David McNally

Screenplay & Story

Gina Wendkos

Original Score & Music

Trevor Horn

Director of Photography

Amir Mokri

Film Editing

William Goldenberg

Producers

Chad Oman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Mike Stenson, Scott Gardenhour

Department Leadership Roster

David McNally

David McNally

Director

Chad Oman

Chad Oman

Producer

Gina Wendkos

Writer

William Goldenberg

William Goldenberg

Editor

Marlene Stewart

Marlene Stewart

Costume Design

Trevor Horn

Trevor Horn

Original Music Composer

Jerry Bruckheimer

Jerry Bruckheimer

Producer

Jon Hutman

Jon Hutman

Production Design

Buddy Joe Hooker

Buddy Joe Hooker

Stunt Coordinator

Amir Mokri

Amir Mokri

Director of Photography

Danny Aiello III

Danny Aiello III

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Coyote Ugly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coyote Ugly

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Coyote Ugly about?

Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and notoriety she receives at her "day" job as a barmaid at Coyote Ugly. The "Coyotes" as they are affectionately called tantalize customers and the media alike with their outrageous antics, making Coyote Ugly the watering hole for guys on the prowl.

Who directed Coyote Ugly?

Coyote Ugly was directed by David McNally.

Who stars in Coyote Ugly?

The principal cast of Coyote Ugly includes Piper Perabo, Maria Bello, Bridget Moynahan, Tyra Banks, Izabella Miko.

When was Coyote Ugly released and how long is it?

Coyote Ugly was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What was the box office and production budget of Coyote Ugly?

Coyote Ugly had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $113.9M at the worldwide box office (2.53 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Coyote Ugly?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Coyote Ugly was composed by Trevor Horn.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Coyote Ugly?

Coyote Ugly holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).