The Uglies soundtrack includes songs by Natalie Jane, Maggie Rogers and Yonaka. This info article contains composer and music supervisor details for McG’s 2024 Netflix movie. Check out Vague Visages’ 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 protagonist’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. Here’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

- “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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