Coyote UglySynopsis and Overview

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  • Coyote Ugly
  • Opened August 4, 2000 | Runtime:1 hr. 37 min.
  • PG-13
    sexual situations, language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 13+. Read More
  • An NYU student named Violet Sanford (Piper Perabo) dreams of becoming a songwriter, but a day gig (night gig) as a bartender at a nightspot called Coyote Ugly keeps her busy. Coyote Ugly turns into a serious cause celebre, as does the staff; also

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  • Cast: Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, Maria Bello, John Goodman, Melanie Lynskey
  • Director: David McNally
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Coming-of-Age, Urban Drama, Urban Comedy

Coyote Ugly Critic Reviews

No Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalle

    It's amazing how far a movie can go on nothing but speed and directness.

  • 75
    USA Today | Susan Wloszczyna

    As shallow as a shot glass.

  • 50
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    There is a reason to see the movie, and that reason is Piper Perabo.

  • 50
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    Welcome to the brave new world of slut-chic cosmetic feminism.

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