History UglyCute / LiveActionFilms

* Despite the [[IllBoy tumors]] and perpetual chapped lips, Nux the War Boy in Film/MadMaxFuryRoad has an odd boyish cuteness about him. The InnocentBlueEyes help.

-->'''J:''' ''He's actually kind of...'' [baby throws up on him] ''...cute.''

* [[http://www.cinemawasteland.com/site_graphics/mike_berryman.jpg Michael Berryman]], who has hydrochotic-extodermal dysplasia (a rare condition which prevents him from having any nails, sweat glands or hair), is definitely never going to qualify for being HollywoodHomely, but he seems to have this trope going for him. Even in movies where he plays a bad guy, that baby face of his really might make you want to give him a hug. Of course, it probably doesn't hurt that more often than not, he's also TheWoobie in whatever part he's playing.
* ''Film/ETTheExtraTerrestrial''. It's worth mentioning that his face was modeled after Albert Einstein ''and a pug dog''.
* Slimer from ''Film/{{Ghostbusters 1984}}'', even in his initial appearance in the film. The producers ran with it in everything [[Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}} spun-off from the film]]. Made even more adorable when you find out [[Creator/JohnBelushi who his inspiration was.]]
** In the spinoff series' ''WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters'' and ''WesternAnimation/ExtremeGhostbusters'', it appears he got hit with the adorably ugly stick a bit harder than normal and became more and more conventionally cute... and annoying.

* ''Film/KingKong'' was specifically designed as this.
** Pushed even further in Peter Jackson's version, where he's positively cuddly.

* ''Franchise/StarWars''
** After the reaction of its keeper, the Rancor in ''Film/ReturnOfTheJedi''.
** Check out the Wookieepedia pages for the [[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Rancor?file=Rancor_with_young.jpg Rancor]] and [[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Wampa?file=Wampawcubs_woswfg.jpg Wampa]]. Both have artwork depicting a mother of the species cuddling her cubs. You cannot possibly look at the baby Wampas and Rancors without going ''AWWWWWW!!!!''
** '''YODA.''' When 900 years old you reach, look as ugly cute you will not. Hmmm?
** Also [=R2D2=]. Cutest sentient fire hydrant ever.
** Darth Vader without his mask at the end of ''Film/ReturnOfTheJedi''. Even though he's old and scarred, you still want to give the old guy a hug.
*** Also from ''Return of the Jedi'', the [[BadassAdorable Ewoks]].
** [[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Rotta Rotta the Huttlet]]. A ''[[FunSize Huttlet]]!'' For Sith's sake, he can ''[[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/File:Rotta_pack.png fit in your backpack!]]'' Daaaaawwww. His father's refers to him as his "punky muffin".
*** Jar Jar Binks in a sorta [[TheScrappy scrappy-ish]] cute way.
* Fizzgig and the Podlings from ''Film/TheDarkCrystal''. Heck, we could probably include a lot of Muppets on this list, especially the "darker" Muppets.
** All of the goblins from ''Film/{{Labyrinth}}'', for example -- also, Ludo.

* ''Film/{{District 9}}'': the aliens, especially Christopher, his son, and [[spoiler:Wikus, even with the [[TransformationTrauma freaky becoming an alien thing]]...]]
-->'''Wikus:''' (''trying to get him to hide from danger'') Do you want to play hide and seek?\\
'''Christopher's son:''' (''looking as delighted as a bug face can'') Yes! ''Yes!''

* [[Film/{{Transformers}} Scorponok]] TIME FOR HUUUGZ!!!
** Film/TransformersRevengeOfTheFallen'' film had the Twins, so ugly that they came right around the scale and ended up at ''cute'' again.
* ''Film/TheElephantMan''.
* To some extent, Sam from ''Film/TrickRTreat''.
* Sloth from ''Film/TheGoonies''.
* The Crites from the ''Film/{{Critters}}'' series they look like little wide eyed porcupines with fangs, but they have those quills and fangs for a reason and [[ToServeMan you really wouldn't want one for a pet]].
* [[AttackOfTheFiftyFootWhatever Clover]] from ''Film/{{Cloverfield}}'', considering [[WordOfGod its backstory]].
* Toto from ''Film/{{Gamera}}: The Brave''. Just look at him--[[http://www.popcultureshock.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/gamera02.jpg Who knew giant turtle-monsters could be so..so cute?]]
** [[http://www.tohokingdom.com/kaiju/images/baby_iris.htm Baby Irys]] is pretty odd looking, yet still adorable. Too bad he's also a ManipulativeBastard.
* Most of the dwarves from Creator/PeterJackson's ''Film/TheHobbit'' trilogy. Though, some of them offers a lot of [[MrFanservice eye-candy]].
* The Bandersnatch from Creator/TimBurton's ''Film/AliceInWonderland2010''. [[MixAndMatchCritter Half-yeti, half-bulldog]], [[WritersCannotDoMath half-shark]], and anyone who doesn't want to give it a cuddle is a ''liar''.

* [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason Voorhees]]. It's mostly in the way he tilts his head sideways when confused, though some claim it's the eyes.
** [[Franchise/{{Halloween}} Michael Myers]] fits this trope too. The actor who plays Michael in the brief unmasking scene in [[Film/{{Halloween 1978}} the first film]] was even hired because of his "angelic face."
* In ''Film/TheManWhoFellToEarth'', TragicHero Thomas Jerome Newton (Music/DavidBowie) is {{Moe}} on [[http://www.crackedactor.com/gallery/Thin-White-Duke/lake the outside]] via a disguise, and this on the [[http://www.crackedactor.com/gallery/Thin-White-Duke/alien inside]]. One blog commenter described the true form (which is also hairless, earless, fingernail-less, etc.) as "[[Franchise/HarryPotter Voldemort]] with a nose", and in the film it horrifies his human mistress to the point of BringMyBrownPants. Granted it's a sudden reveal so shock factors into her reaction, but his eyes have just the faintest sheen of ''pain'' in them. Gentle-hearted Website/YouTube commenters have compared him and his family (seen in flashbacks), in their white bodysuits, to teddy bears instead.
* Robert in ''Film/{{Rubber}}''. He's a serial killer tire but is oh so adorable.
* The [[http://attachments.conceptart.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=697272&stc=1&d=1244971411 baby velociraptor]] from ''Franchise/JurassicPark''.
* The Puckmaren and various biological samples in 'Film/FlightOfTheNavigator".
* Woola the Martian "dog" in ''Film/JohnCarter''.
* The [[ComicBook/IncredibleHulk Hulk]] in ''Film/{{The Avengers|2012}}''.
* Shriekers from ''Film/Tremors2Aftershocks''.
* Some people view The Creeper from ''Film/JeepersCreepers'' as this.

%%* The Wargs in ''Film/TheLordOfTheRings''.
%%** Also, Gollum.
%%* Otachi Jr. from ''Film/PacificRim''.
* Carrie White in ''Film/{{Carrie}}'' qualifies. Just have a look at her when she's in her jammies [[spoiler: right before Momma gets stabby]].
* Poverty in ''Film/DasepoSonyo''. He may be the AnthropomorphicPersonification of poverty, but he's still adorable.

* For many, that weird mutant baby in Film/{{Eraserhead}}, which looks like [[http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/SpukiKitty/PICS%20for%20Web%20Forums/Eraserheadbaby_zps6f51a2f8.jpg a smaller, less-wrinkly, slimier version]] of Film/ETTheExtraterrestrial.
* Despite the [[IllBoy tumors]] and perpetual chapped lips, Nux the War Boy in Film/MadMaxFuryRoad has an odd boyish cuteness about him. The InnocentBlueEyes help.
* For some, Both the scarred and un-scarred versions of Chucky the killer doll from the Franchise/{{Childs Play}} series, it helps that he is essentially an evil looking baby doll
** Tiffany and Glenn too.
* The title character of ''Film/{{Paul}}''. He's a swollen-headed alien with huge adorable puppy dog eyes.
* Trumpy from ''Film/PodPeople''. As bad as the film is, you have to admit that this is one cute looking alien.
* The toy rabbit that Scott gives his daughter, Cassie, in ''Film/AntMan1''. It's got a rather uncanny, creepy appearance, but her reaction says it all:
-->'''Cassie''': He's so ugly! I love him!
* Frankenstein's Monster as played by Creator/BorisKarloff, especially in ''Film/BrideOfFrankenstein.'' There are several scenes that make him seem innocent or sad, such as when he plays with a little girl or when he befriends a blind hermit.

* [[http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/RainbowMothra/babygodzilla.jpg Say "Hi"]] to Baby Franchise/{{Godzilla}}.

* The Bandersnatch from Creator/TimBurton's ''Film/AliceInWonderland2010''. Half-yeti, half-bulldog, [[WritersCannotDoMath half-shark]], and anyone who doesn't want to give it a cuddle is a ''liar''.

** In the spinoff series' ''WesternAnimation/TheRealGhostbusters'' and ''WesternAnimation/ExtremeGhostbusters'', it appears he got hit with the adorably ugly stick a bit harder than normal and became more and more conventionally cute... and [[SmallAnnoyingCreature annoying]].

* Frankenstein's Monster as played by Creator/BorisKarloff, especially in {{''Film/BrideOfFrankenstein.''}} There are several scenes that make him seem innocent or sad, such as when he plays with a little girl or when he befriends a blind hermit.

* Frankenstein's Monster as played by Creator/BorisKarloff, especially in {{''Film/TheBrideOfFrankenstein.''}} There are several scenes that make him seem innocent or sad, such as when he plays with a little girl or when he befriends a blind hermit.

* Frankenstein's Monster as played by Creator/BorisKarloff, especially in ''Film/TheBrideOfFrankenstein.'' There are several scenes that make him seem innocent or sad, such as when he plays with a little girl or when he befriends a blind hermit.

*** Jar Jar Binks in a sorta [[TheScrappy scrappy-ish]] {{adorkable}} way.

** The Mutos in ''Film/{{Godzilla 2014}}'' can get this reaction from some people, especially when [[spoiler:the two of them nuzzle each others face after meeting up in San Francisco]].

** In ''Film/GodzillaKingOfTheMonsters2019'', there's something rather amusing about the way Ghidorah's [[MultipleHeadCase three heads]] occasionally disagree like bickering siblings. The goofy left head in particular is [[https://twitter.com/search?q=ghidorah%20kevin&src=typed_query regarded with some]] [[https://www.tumblr.com/search/ghidorah+kevin adoration by fans]] for its semi-CuteAndPsycho tendencies.

* The toy rabbit that Scott gives his daughter, Cassie, in ''{{Film/AntMan}}''. It's got a rather uncanny, creepy appearance, but her reaction says it all:

* The Wargs in ''Film/TheLordOfTheRings''.
** Also, Gollum.
* Otachi Jr. from ''Film/PacificRim''.

* Harry in Dumb and Dumber could qualify. He surely isn't conventionally cute, but his fluffy blond hair, lack of maturity
and Azure-colored eyes make him absolutely adorable.
He actually has a surprising amount of [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EstrogenBrigade girls]] who believe he's cute, even downright sexy.
** Even Lloyd could be considered this with his chocolate-brown eyes and chipped front tooth along with his overall, round face.

He actually has a surprising amount of [[ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EstrogenBrigade girls ]] who believe he's cute, even downright sexy.

He actually has a surprising amount of [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EstrogenBrigade girls]] who believe he's cute, even downright sexy.

He actually has a surprising amount of [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FanGirl people ]] who believe he's cute, even downright sexy.

He actually has a surprising amount of[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FanGirl people]] who believe he's cute, even downright sexy.

He actually has a small amount of[[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FanGirl people]] who believe he's cute, even downright sexy.

He's actaully got some [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FanGirl fangirls]] believe it or not.

* Harry in Dumb and Dumber could qualify. He surely isn't conventionally cute, but his fluffy blond hair, lack of maturity and Azure-colored eyes make him absolutely adorable.

* Harry in Dumb and Dumber could qualify. He surely isn't conventionally cute, but his fluffy blond hair and lack of maturity make him absolutely adorable.
** Even Lloyd could be considered this with his chocolate-brown eyes and chipped front tooth along with his overall, round face. (even in the second and third films, they have this "cute" nature to them)