Uglies
Science FictionAdventureAction
13+PG-13
2024·1h 40m·McG·Davis Entertainment·● Script read & verified
Uglies is a dystopian sci-fi film about a future society where everyone undergoes mandatory cosmetic surgery at 16 to become "Pretty" and eliminate conflict based...
Best watched together — The body image themes and dystopian concepts benefit from discussion to help teens process the messaging about beauty standards.
Heads Up for Parents
Despite the PG-13 rating, the central premise about mandatory surgery to fix perceived ugliness could be triggering for teens struggling with body image issues.
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
None▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●LGBTQ themes
The film includes Peris as a gay character whose relationship with his boyfriend David is shown on screen. This represents clear LGBTQ representation that parents would notice.
Community Notes
- Some parents may be concerned about the film's potential impact on teens with body dysmorphia or eating disorders
- The premise of mandatory surgery to achieve beauty standards could be seen as reinforcing or critiquing current social media culture
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Explores themes of self-acceptance and questioning beauty standards imposed by society
- ✓Shows the importance of individual choice and thinking critically about authority
- ✓Features a strong female protagonist who grows from following rules to making her own decisions
Cast:Joey KingBrianne TjuKeith PowersChase StokesLaverne Cox