Coyote Ugly
Seen it?2000 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but just 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$114 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 366K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David McNally
- Piper PeraboViolet Sanford (Jersey)
- Maria BelloLil
- Bridget MoynahanRachel
- Tyra BanksZoe
- Izabella MikoCammie
- John GoodmanBill
- LeAnn RimesLeAnn Rimes
- Adam GarciaKevin O'Donnell
- Sarah Jane MorrisGirl at the Surprise Party
- Melanie LynskeyGloria