Uglies Ending Explained, Cast, Where to Watch and More

At the end of "Uglies," Tally undergoes surgery to become "pretty" but keeps her old scar, showing she still remembers who she is.

by Jayasree D

Updated Sep 16, 2024

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Uglies Ending Explained

At the end of "Uglies," Tally Youngblood (Joey King) decides to undergo the surgery to become a "pretty," even though she knows it will change her appearance and personality. She hopes to keep her true self intact. Before the surgery, Tally promises David (Keith Powers) that she will leave a sign if she still remembers who she is. 

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After the operation, she looks different but shows her old scar, proving she hasn’t lost her identity. The movie ends with Tally now looking like a "pretty," but her mind remains the same. This setup hints at possible sequels, as Tally’s story is far from over.

Uglies Wiki

"Uglies" is a 2024 Netflix movie based on Scott Westerfeld’s book. It takes place in a future world where everyone undergoes surgery at age 16 to become "pretty." The surgery is meant to make people perfect and keep society happy, but it hides dark secrets. The main character, Tally Youngblood, is excited about her upcoming surgery.  

However, when she learns that surgery controls people's minds and limits their freedom, she starts to question everything. She joins a group of rebels who fight against this system. 

The film shows her struggle to stay true to herself while fighting against a society that wants to change her. The story highlights themes of beauty, identity, and personal freedom in a dystopian setting.

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Uglies Cast

Cast

Character

Joey King

Tally Youngblood

Brianne Tju

Shay

Keith Powers

David

Chase Stokes

Peris

Laverne Cox

Dr. Cable

Jan Luis Castellanos

Croy

Charmie Lee

Maddy

Jay DeVon Johnson

Az

Uglies Plot

Uglies is set in a future where everyone must undergo surgery at age 16 to become "Pretty." The main character, Tally Youngblood, is excited to turn Pretty but learns the surgery is more than just cosmetic. Her best friend, Peris, changes after his surgery, and Tally is shocked by his new personality. When she sneaks into the city to find him, she discovers the surgery controls people’s minds.

Tally meets a group called The Smoke, who reject the surgery and reveal the truth: the surgery is designed to limit people's thinking. Tally joins their fight and finds out that the energy source used in their world is toxic. The rebels are captured, but Tally helps rescue them. She decides to test a cure for the surgery, promising to stay true to her beliefs despite becoming Pretty.

Uglies Where to Watch

You can watch "Uglies" (2024) on Netflix. It is available for streaming with a Netflix subscription. In India, the subscription costs ₹149.00 per month. Currently, there are no options to watch "Uglies" for free online. If you want to find out when it becomes available on other platforms or for free, you can set up a notification on services like JustWatch.

For those looking for a free trial, Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial, but "Uglies" is not available on Apple TV+. To watch the film, you will need to have an active Netflix subscription.

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