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American Hustle

2013Movie2 h 18 minR

CrimeDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic907.4Rotten Tomatoes92%74%

A nostalgic, eccentric drama movie about crime and history, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth or scares.

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Story

Everyone hustles to survive.

A conman and his seductive partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent, who pushes them into a world of Jersey power-brokers and the Mafia.

Feels like

  • Stylized Crime Caper
  • Late 70s/Early 80s Aesthetic
  • Ensemble Cast Masterclass
  • Satirical Political Thriller
  • Sharp Dialogue & Wit
  • Groovy Soundtrack
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Absurd Eccentric Characters
  • Glamorous Decay

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
David O. Russell
Written by
David O. Russell, Eric Warren Singer
Produced by
Megan Ellison, Charles Roven, Richard Suckle
Music by
Danny Elfman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 12, 2013 · 2 h 18 min · R

Released
December 12, 2013
Runtime
2 h 18 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$251 million
Available in
94 countries

Tropes

Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping, "Not So Different" Remark, Crazy Cat Lady +9

  • Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping
  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • Crazy Cat Lady
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • Never My Fault
  • Dramatization
  • Happily Adopted
  • Nice Guy
  • Noodle Incident
  • Sure, Let's Go with That
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Break the Haughty

12 of 106 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream American Hustle?"

Questions about American Hustle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream American Hustle?

In the United States, you can rent or buy American Hustle from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 66 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is American Hustle worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is American Hustle good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will American Hustle make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Was American Hustle a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$251 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $251 million worldwide, 6.3 times its budget.

What tropes does American Hustle use?

Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping"Not So Different" RemarkCrazy Cat LadyJerk with a Heart of GoldNever My FaultDramatizationHappily AdoptedNice GuyNoodle IncidentSure, Let's Go with ThatChekhov's GunmanBreak the Haughtyand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping, "Not So Different" Remark, and Crazy Cat Lady.