2020s

Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Uglies’

Uglies Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2024 Netflix Movie

The Uglies soundtrack includes songs by Natalie Jane, Maggie Rogers and Yonaka. This info article contains composer and music supervisor detailsย for McGโ€™s 2024 Netflix movie. Check out Vague Visagesโ€™ Soundtracks of Cinema category for more soundtrack song time codes and track listings.

Uglies stars Joey King as Tally Youngblood, a 15-year-old who lives in a dystopian society. Brianne Tju co-stars as Shay, the protagonistโ€™s friend who opposes government-funded cosmetic surgeries for all 16-year-olds. The storyline follows Tally as she struggles with identity issues while learning about a political conspiracy. Composer Edward Shearmur (Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow) scored the 100-minute Netflix film; music supervisors Rob Lowry (Ramy) and Tracy McKnight (Bridge and Tunnel) picked the featured needle-drops. Hereโ€™s every song in Uglies, an adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s 2005 novel.

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Uglies Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2024 Netflix Movie

Uglies Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2024 Netflix Movie

  • “Real Thing” by JOYNER (00:00:00): The Uglies soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Tally talks about her story. She explains why the government funds cosmetic surgeries for all 16-year-olds.
  • “The Top” by Natalie Jane (00:10:00): Tally wakes up. She executes an escape plan. Tally calls out to “Nose” during an exterior scene.
  • “Such Great Heights” by MILCK x Beza (00:12:00): Tally arrives at a party. The Uglies music sets in as she puts on a costume. Tally reunites with Peris (Chase Stokes).
  • “Be Yourself” by KJ Gago (00:22:00): Tally talks to Shay during an interior scene. The Uglies soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Shay shows off her graphic design skills.
  • “Overdrive” by Maggie Rogers (00:38:00): The Uglies music accompanies an exterior sequence. Tally hovers over a railroad track. She eats by a fire.
  • “Seize the Power” by Yonaka (01:17:00): David (Keith Powers) meets Sussy (Gabriella Garcia). Tally talks about a diversion plan. The Uglies music continues during an action sequence.

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