Ugly Americans (2010)
A social worker navigates New York's absurd, darkly comedic bureaucracy, helping monstrous new citizens adapt.
Social worker Mark Lilly helps new citizens—both human and "other"—begin the process of adapting to life in the Big Apple, but his coworkers, demonic bureaucrat Twayne, drunken wizard Leonard Powers, surly law enforcement head Frank Grimes & his girlfriend, Callie, don't make it easy.
How intense is Ugly Americans?
Ugly Americans has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a late-night trip and fine in the background. The humor runs absurdist. Rated TV-14.
What Ugly Americans feels like
- Tone
- absurdistdarkly comicsurrealcampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- absurdist
- Best for
- Late nightBackground
Where to stream Ugly Americans
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Is Ugly Americans scary?
No. Ugly Americans is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ugly Americans gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Ugly Americans sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Ugly Americans OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Ugly Americans?
Episodes run about 22m.
Where can I stream Ugly Americans?
Ugly Americans is streaming on Paramount+.
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