Movies Like Pretty Ugly People (2008)

Pretty Ugly People is a 2008 comedy film from Tate Taylor with a MovieMagicScore of 4.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Big Chill and Why Did I Get Married?.

Comedy

The Big Chill

1983

Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.

6.8

MagicScore

Why Did I Get Married?

2007

Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of whom have achieved middle to upper class economic status) go to Colorado for their annual week-long reunion, but the mood shifts when one couple's infidelity comes to light. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins to question their own relationship.

6.5

MagicScore

It's What's Inside

2024

A pre-wedding reunion descends into a psychological nightmare for a group of college friends when a surprise guest arrives with a mysterious suitcase.

6.5

MagicScore

Old Acquaintance

1943

Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.

7.0

MagicScore

Career Girls

1997

A young college student in London moves into a flat and becomes best friends with a flatmate; the former moves into her own flat 4 years later but 6 years after their parting, the former returns to London to pay the latter a visit.

6.6

MagicScore

The Romantics

2010

Alliances are tested when seven college pals reunite to watch two of their own say “I do” at a seaside wedding. But the maid of honor and the groom share a passionate history, and the bride isn’t the only one who’s wondering if it’s all in the past.

4.9

MagicScore

Walking Out

2017

A city teen travels to Montana to go hunting with his estranged father, only for the strained trip to become a battle for survival when they encounter a grizzly bear.

5.9

MagicScore

South Park: The End of Obesity

2024

The advent of new weight loss drugs has a huge impact on everyone in South Park. When Cartman is denied access to the life-changing medicine, the kids jump into action.

7.5

MagicScore

Brittany Runs a Marathon

2019

Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend ― except her own. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her. She receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, but too broke for a gym and too proud to ask for help, Brit is at a loss, until her neighbor pushes her to run one sweaty block. Soon, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: the New York City Marathon.

6.6

MagicScore

#10

DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story

2004

When megalomaniacal White Goodman, the owner of a trendy, high-end fitness center, makes a move to take over the struggling local gym run by happy-go-lucky Pete La Fleur, there's only one way for La Fleur to fight back: dodgeball. Aided by a dodgeball guru and Goodman's attorney, La Fleur and his rag-tag team of underdogs launch a knock-down, drag-out battle in which the winner takes all.

6.4

MagicScore

#11

Just Friends

2005

While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with – a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.

6.2

MagicScore

#12

Get Smart

2008

When members of the nefarious crime syndicate KAOS attack the U.S. spy agency Control and the identities of secret agents are compromised, the Chief has to promote hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart to field agent. He is partnered with veteran and capable Agent 99, the only spy whose cover remains intact. Can they work together to thwart the evil world-domination plans of KAOS and its crafty operative?

6.2

MagicScore

#13

Heavyweights

1995

Camp Hope is a summer retreat for overweight boys run by a kindly couple who make the campers feel comfortable with their extra pounds. But when tyrannical fitness guru Tony buys the camp, he puts the kids on a cruel regimen that goes too far. Sick of the endless weeks of "all work and no play," the kids stage a coup and reclaim their summer of fun.

6.1

MagicScore

#14

Head Over Heels

2001

Ordinary single girl Amanda Pierce unexpectedly finds herself sharing an awesome Manhattan apartment with four sexy supermodels. Determined to bring Amanda into their world, the models give her the ultimate makeover. The plan works fabulously as Amanda connects with next door charmer Jim Winston. That is, until one night while spying on him, Amanda thinks she sees the man of her dreams committing a cold blooded crime.

5.6

MagicScore

#15

Phat Girlz

2006

Two large women struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet the men of their dreams in completely unexpected ways.

4.6

MagicScore

#16

Fed Up

2014

Fed Up blows the lid off everything we thought we knew about food and weight loss, revealing a 30-year campaign by the food industry, aided by the U.S. government, to mislead and confuse the American public, resulting in one of the largest health epidemics in history.

7.3

MagicScore

#17

Mask

1985

A significantly deformed but highly intelligent teenage boy and his biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.

7.2

MagicScore

#18

Home

2008

Along with her husband and three children, Marthe lives in an eden of her own creation, nearly isolated from the rest of the world. The arrival of a construction vehicle, however, pierces their tranquil, hermetic existence—before long a disused highway has been re-opened, and the family finds their home situated in the midst of rush-hour traffic. While the privileges of clean air, quietude and privacy are thus denied them, Marthe remains determined to stay no matter the cost.

6.8

MagicScore

#19

My Fat Arse and I

2020

One morning, a girl tries on a pair of new pants, but they won’t zip up. In the mirror she sees herself as the fattest piglet the world has ever seen. To change this, she decides to go on a strict diet. Hunger quickly turns her into a kind of zombie, stumbling blindly to the fridge that seems to haunt her at night. In one of those moments, the Angel of the United Bitches of Slimbuttlandia appears, carrying a royal invitation to visit the kingdom and take part in a mysterious royal ceremony.

6.8

MagicScore

#20

The Neon Demon

2016

When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.

6.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Pretty Ugly People?

The top films similar to Pretty Ugly People by MovieMagicScore are The Big Chill (6.8), Why Did I Get Married? (6.5), It's What's Inside (6.5). Each shares comedy themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Pretty Ugly People worth watching?

Pretty Ugly People holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.3/10 from 41 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Pretty Ugly People?

Pretty Ugly People (2008) is a comedy film directed by Tate Taylor, starring Missi Pyle, Melissa McCarthy, Josh Hopkins.

Where can I find more recommendations like Pretty Ugly People?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Pretty Ugly People

This ranked list pairs Pretty Ugly People (2008), a comedy film from Tate Taylor, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Missi Pyle take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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