Coyote Ugly (film)

Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	David McNally
Written by	Gina Wendkos; Kevin Smith (uncredited);
Based on	"The Muse of the Coyote Ugly Saloon"; by Elizabeth Gilbert
Produced by	Jerry Bruckheimer; Chad Oman;
Starring	Piper Perabo; Adam Garcia; Maria Bello; Melanie Lynskey; John Goodman;
Cinematography	Amir Mokri
Edited by	William Goldenberg
Music by	Trevor Horn
Production; companies	Touchstone Pictures; Jerry Bruckheimer Films;
Distributed by	Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date	August 4, 2000 (United States);
Running time	101 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$45 million
Box office	$113.9 million

Coyote Ugly is a 2000 American comedy-drama film based on the Coyote Ugly Saloon chain. It was directed by David McNally, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman, and written by Gina Wendkos. Set at the titular drinking establishment in New York City, the film stars Piper Perabo in her breakthrough role, Adam Garcia, Maria Bello, Melanie Lynskey, and John Goodman.

The film received mostly negative reviews and was a box office success, grossing $113 million worldwide. The film has become a cult classic over the years. In 2020, Tyra Banks said that she had been lobbying the original production team for a sequel for years.