# Hustle & Flow (2005)

> A Memphis hustler stakes his remaining hope on turning improvised rap sessions into a path beyond crime and despair.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5553

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Music
- Director: Craig Brewer
- Cast: Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson, DJ Qualls, Ludacris, Paula Jai Parker, Elise Neal
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0410097/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: gritty, desperate, rowdy, music movie night, hip hop film night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition and hustle in the world of hip-hop.

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