The Big Ugly (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2020, The Big Ugly is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Scott Wiper, running about 106 minutes. “In for oil. Out for blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Neeyln has always been the loyal enforcer for crime boss Harris back in London, taking care of problems and people that disrupt his illicit business. When Harris strikes a deal with an old friend -- American oilman Preston -- they find themselves in the wild hills of West Virginia. Contracts are signed and the whiskey flows in celebration, but overnight Neelyn's girlfriend disappears, last seen with Preston's wayward son Junior. Lines are drawn between family and friends, but nothing will stop Neelyn from getting answers -- and retribution.
Who’s in it. The Big Ugly stars Vinnie Jones as Neelyn, Malcolm McDowell as Harris, Ron Perlman as Preston and Nicholas Braun as Will, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Big Ugly has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Ugly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Ugly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Ugly (2020)?
- In US, The Big Ugly is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Ugly worth watching?
- The Big Ugly holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Ugly?
- The Big Ugly stars Vinnie Jones, Malcolm McDowell, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Braun and Leven Rambin.
- When was The Big Ugly released?
- The Big Ugly was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.