# Hustle (2022)

> A fired basketball scout finds a raw Spanish phenom and risks his career to turn street-court brilliance into an NBA future.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/498632

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Jeremiah Zagar
- Cast: Adam Sandler, Queen Latifah, Juancho Hernangómez, Ben Foster, Kenny Smith, Anthony Edwards, Robert Duvall, Jordan Hull
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8009428/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: motivational, warm, sincere, sports night, motivational viewing

## Synopsis

A fired scout discovers a hidden talent and finds purpose in an unexpected friendship.

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