Overview
A fired scout discovers a hidden talent and finds purpose in an unexpected friendship.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- motivational
- warm
- sincere
- sports night
- motivational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a formulaic but highly enjoyable sports crowd-pleaser elevated by Adam Sandler's sincere performance and compelling basketball action.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Stanley Beren discovers Bo Cruz and dedicates himself to preparing him for the NBA despite professional and personal obstacles.
Stanley is fired and Bo faces skepticism from basketball institutions that doubt his readiness for the NBA.
The filmmaking prominently showcases street games, training drills, and professional basketball play.
The plot connects Bo's move from amateur Spanish basketball to the American NBA with Stanley's interracial family and professional aspirations.
Films like Hustle, and why
Rocky
underdog sports drama centered on elite basketball training, perseverance, and a mentor athlete relationship
The Blind Side
uplifting sports drama about an overlooked athlete pursuing professional success against institutional barriers
Coach Carter
warm, crowd-pleasing basketball drama combining mentorship, family stakes, and competitive ambition
Jerry Maguire
sports comedy-drama driven by an aging professional insider discovering and championing raw talent
Movie Details
- Director
- Jeremiah Zagar
- Release Date
- 2022-06-03
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (2942)
Cast
- Adam Sandler
- Queen Latifah
- Juancho Hernangómez
- Ben Foster
- Kenny Smith
- Anthony Edwards
- Robert Duvall
- Jordan Hull
- María Botto
- Ainhoa Pillet
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hustle about?
- A fired basketball scout finds a raw Spanish phenom and risks his career to turn street-court brilliance into an NBA future.
- What is Hustle like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hustle as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Hustle violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Hustle as mild.
- What did critics think of Hustle?
- Critics broadly found the film a formulaic but highly enjoyable sports crowd-pleaser elevated by Adam Sandler's sincere performance and compelling basketball action.
- Which films are like Hustle?
- Films with a similar feel include Rocky, The Blind Side, Coach Carter, and Jerry Maguire.
- How long is Hustle?
- Hustle runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hustle?
- In United States, Hustle streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
