The Ugly Truth (2009)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 4.3

Overview

A romantically challenged morning show producer is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love. His clever ploys, ...

Starring Cast

Katherine Heigl • Gerard Butler • Bree Turner

Where to watch

Prime Video

Google Play

YouTube

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Low

LGBTQ: Negative

Overview

Starring Cast

Katherine Heigl • Gerard Butler • Bree Turner

Where to watch

Prime Video

Google Play

YouTube

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film's resolution to its central conflict, a woman's struggle in dating, champions a solution rooted in traditional gender roles and a cynical view of male-female dynamics, where women are encouraged to adapt to men's perceived innate desires rather than challenging them.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white and mainstream ensemble. Its narrative explores conventional gender dynamics within a heterosexual white couple, framing traditional identities neutrally or positively without significant critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NegativeConfidence: Medium

The film's engagement with LGBTQ+ themes is minimal, limited to a single plot point where a straight character impersonates a gay man for comedic relief. This depiction utilizes harmful stereotypes without critique or counterbalance, resulting in a net negative portrayal despite its brevity.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Ugly Truth is an original romantic comedy with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Ugly Truth is an original film from 2009, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical racial establishment to be altered.