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Nothing beats the dystopian YA era. I know I'm biased, but with so many empowering stories, the mid-2010s really feels like the time to come of age. But before there was The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner, there was Uglies. Scott Westerfeld's 2005 novel imagines a futuristic world where a "perfecting" cosmetic procedure fixes all your problems. Yeah, right.
The new Uglies movie stars Outer Banks' Chase Stokes and A Family Affair's Joey King, and it's going to be the one September movie we can't stop watching. Watch the Uglies trailer below and read up on everything you need to know about the new movie before it hits Netflix!
Uglies Plot
Tally has always wanted to be pretty. And in her world, turning 16 means she can finally get the cometic surgery that will launch her into society. The procedure promises to wipe all all her flaws in one go, turning her into a more elegant (and supposedly more valuable) version of herself. But after her best friend runs away, Tally sets off to find her — and her quest will change everything.
'Uglies' Release Date
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You can stream Uglies on Netflix starting September 13, 2024. Order the book on Amazon to read the story before it starts streaming!
'Uglies' Cast
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Netflix's Uglies cast includes Joey King, Chase Stokes, Brianne Tju, Keith Powers, Laverne Cox, Charmin Lee, Jan Luis Castellanos.
What is the meaning of Uglies?
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While Uglies' cosmetic surgery turns you into a Pretty, everyone who hasn't gotten one yet is considered an Ugly. In addition to changing your physical appearance, the procedure also has the potential to change your life because every Pretty gets to lead a new life free of responsibility on the other side of the city.
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