Coyote Ugly

Plot

Aspiring songwriter Violet Sanford, after getting a job at a women-run NYC bar that teases its male patrons, comes out of her shell.

Release Year: 2000

Rating: 5.3/10 (46,667 voted)

Critic's Score: 27/100

Director:
David McNally

Stars: Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, John Goodman

Storyline
Sexy, romantic comedy about a girl in her early 20s named Violet Sanford going to NYC to pursue a dream of becoming a songwriter. Violet gets a "day" job as a bar maid at a nightclub called Coyote Ugly. Coyote Ugly is the city's newest hot spot where the employees are a team of sexy, resourceful women that provoke the clientele and press with their mischief.

Cast:

Piper Perabo
–

Violet Sanford

Adam Garcia
–

Kevin O'Donnell

John Goodman
–

Bill

Maria Bello
–

Lil

Izabella Miko
–

Cammie

Tyra Banks
–

Zoe

Bridget Moynahan
–

Rachel

Melanie Lynskey
–

Gloria

Del Pentecost
–

Lou

Michael Weston
–

Danny

LeAnn Rimes
–

Herself

(singing voice)

Jeremy Rowley
–

William Morris Receptionist

Ellen Cleghorne
–

Music Publishing Receptionist

John Fugelsang
–

Richie the Booker

Bud Cort
–

Romero

Taglines:
Tonight, they're calling the shots.

Release Date: 4 August 2000

Filming Locations: Ambassador Hotel – 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office Details

Budget: $45,000,000

(estimated)

Opening Weekend: $17,319,282
(USA)
(6 August 2000)
(2653 Screens)

Gross: $113,916,474
(Worldwide)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min
 |
107 min
(director's cut)

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Bridget Moynahan was taller than the set designers thought. The bar above the counter was raised so she wouldn't hurt herself during dance scenes.

Goofs:

Continuity:
After Violet introduces herself to "Mr.O'Donnell" (Kevin) Kevin's boss comes out to yell at him. The boss leaves, slamming the door behind him, on a close up shot. Then the camera cuts to a two shot of Violet and Kevin, and you see Kevin's boss leaving (again!) in the background.

Quotes:

Kevin:
What do you do when you realize all your dreams have come true?

Violet:
Pay off old debts.

User Review

Coyote Ugly Was A "Feel Good" Film

Rating:

I was not disappointed with "Coyote Ugly". It made me feel good and we
need this kind of film these days with all that's going-on.It was no
worse than "Flashdance" or "Footloose" which also had little storyline
and average acting. I enjoyed it and it was what I had expected.Many of
you gave it negative criticisms; what did they expect from a film about
a young girl coming to the city? This was a simple story about a young
shy girl with dreams trying to make it in show business; which is hard
if you don't have the right connections.The dance numbers and bar scene
were very realistic. As a New Yorker, I was happy to see that she
wasn't mugged or worse as many films about New York portray.I'd like a
sequel.