Coyote Ugly is a 2000 American musical comedy-drama film based on the Coyote Ugly Saloon. Set in New York City, the film stars Piper Perabo in her breakthrough role, Adam Garcia, Maria Bello, Melanie Lynskey, and John Goodman. The story revolves around Violet Sanford's pursuit of a songwriting career, which takes a different turn when she becomes a bartender at the lively Coyote Ugly bar.