Uglies
Everything you need to know about Uglies
Based on the 2005 young adult novel by Scott Westerfield, Uglies is set in a dystopian world 300 years in the future, where the government imposes cosmetic surgery on their people at the age of 16.
The world believes that if you look the way you want, conflict can be eradicated.
Those who have not undergone surgery are called an “ugly” until they conform.
In the film, we’re introduced to Tally Youngblood, who is getting close to the age of 16, and eager to prepare herself to become a “pretty.”
However, when her friends start undergoing their transformations, and another friend runs away to outcasts known as The Smoke, Tally goes on a journey that upends everything she thought she wanted.
The film was released on Netflix in September 2024, and at the time of writing (March 2026) there are currently no plans confirmed for a sequel.
Who is in the cast of Uglies?
The cast of Uglies consists of:
- Joey King (The Kissing Booth franchise, A Family Affair, The Act) as Tally
- Keith Powers (Straight Outta Compton, The Tomorrow War) as David
- Chase Stokes (Outer Banks, Tell Me Your Secrets) as Peris
- Brianne Tju (Light as a Feather, 47 Meters Down: Uncaged) as Shay
- Jan Luis Castellanos (13 Reasons Why, Breakwater) as Croy
- Charmin Lee (The 5th Wave, Parenthood) as Maddy
- Laverne Cox (Orange Is the New Black, Inventing Anna) as Dr Cable
What is the age rating of Uglies?
Uglies has been rated 12 by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).
This means it has been deemed unsuitable for young children, but OK for teenagers and older.
This is due to the show containing:
- Imagery of invasive cosmetic surgery which some may find inappropriate
- Scenes of violence, including fantasy violence
- Some mild profanity
- Content matter that may be considered unsuitable for children
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Uglies is available to watch on Netflix via Sky.
