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Hustle

2022·Movie
1h 57min·R
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic687.0Rotten Tomatoes94%90%

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An , comedy: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

Never quit on your dreams.

After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval. Against the odds, they have one final shot to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
Inspirational Sports DramaUnderdog StoryBasketballCharacter-DrivenFeel-Good MovieAgainst All OddsMentorshipNBARedemption

Crew

Directed by:
Jeremiah Zagar, Tracey Poirier, Michele Ziegler
Written by:
Will Fetters, Taylor Materne
Produced by:
Adam Sandler, Jonathan Loughran, Allen Covert
Composed by:
Elmo Weber, Dan Deacon, Johnny DelToro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hustle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hustle legally?

Netflix

Hustle is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hustle worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hustle rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Hustle?

1 h 57 min

Hustle runs 1 h 57 min.

Will Hustle make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly sharp wit.

Is Hustle plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Hustle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Hustle good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.

Will Hustle scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Hustle?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hustle?

Critics81
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Hustle much the same way.

What language is Hustle in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hustle?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hustle in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hustle use?

That Came Out WrongBrains Evil, Brawn GoodInstant Humiliation: Just Add YouTube!Doing It for the ArtNo Longer with UsShout-OutTraining from HellAll for NothingMy Greatest FailureI Shall Taunt YouTrash TalkOnly in It for the Moneyand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Hustle, including That Came Out Wrong, Brains Evil, Brawn Good, Instant Humiliation: Just Add YouTube!.