The Hustler fingerprintHigh energy, big heart, a touch of humor.
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Sports, games, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Hustler is nerve-racking and thrilling. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and melancholic
Much of it is about growing up.
Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and cathartic. Much of it is about growing up.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
Sports, games, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around sports, games, and everyday modern life. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
The performances, characters, and direction stand out.
Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design
Look and sound: the cinematography, editing, and sound design stand out.
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They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Hustler is included with a subscription to FlixFling and IndieFlix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and sexual content.
2 h 14 min
The Hustler runs 2 h 14 min.
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Not quite. Critics rate The Hustler higher (90) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+76GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hustler in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for The Hustler, including The Teaser, Manipulative Bastard, Tragic Dream.
7.9
