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Hustle

1975·Movie
2h 0min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

She's the call girl. He's the cop. They both take their jobs seriously.

The body of teenager Gloria Hollinger is found dead on a Los Angeles beach, and Lt. Phil Gaines is in charge of the investigation. Gaines learns that the girl, a stripper and prostitute, committed suicide, but he ignores the connection between her and a powerful mob lawyer, Leo Sellers. Hollinger's father, however, is not satisfied with Gaines's results, and attempts to investigate the case on his own.
Gritty Crime DramaNeo-NoirMoral Ambiguity1970s Los AngelesPolice CorruptionSocially ConsciousCharacter-DrivenBleak RealismAtmospheric Cinematography

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Hustle legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hustle worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hustle rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Hustle?

2 h 0 min

Hustle runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hustle?

Critics64
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate Hustle higher (64) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Hustle a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Hustle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hustle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hustle in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.