The Hustle

2003·Movie
1h 33min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic353.9Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Hustle fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

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What do you do when your biggest dream is just an arms reach away. Tre-Dog and C-Note long for the day to be the biggest rap stars in the city of Ft. Lauderdale but don't have the dough or the connections to get there. When a bogus record label offers to sign them if they can come up with their own promotion money, the hustle is on. The two rappers scam their way into raising 20,000 dollars the fast way, stealing it. Now two be wannabee rap stars are on the run from one of the hood's most dangerous drug ealers. Is their dream worth dying for or can they hustle their way out of this one? The Hustle is definitely a slap your knee, gut busting comedy about two hustlers who find themselves getting hustled.
Hood ComedyAspiring RappersScam Gone WrongFt. Lauderdale SettingFast-PacedPhysical ComedyStreet HustlePop Culture

Crew

Directed by:
Jerry LaMothe, Drew Frasier
Written by:
Jerry LaMothe, Markee Adams
Produced by:
Jerry LaMothe, Markee Adams, J. Ronald Castell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Hustle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hustle legally?

Fandango at Home FreeTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hustle worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hustle rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is The Hustle?

1 h 33 min

The Hustle runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hustle?

Critics35
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate The Hustle higher (47) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Hustle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hustle?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hustle in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hustle use?

Shout-OutAmoral AfrikanerAdaptation Title ChangeTraining MontageContrived CoincidenceBookendsIn Love with the MarkPay Evil unto EvilObfuscating DisabilitySlobs Versus SnobsChekhov's GunmanEndearingly Dorkyand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Hustle, including Shout-Out, Amoral Afrikaner, Adaptation Title Change.

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