Hustle

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Hustle

R

2022

1h 58m

Drama

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Stanley Sugerman's (Adam Sandler) love for basketball is unparalleled, but the travel weary Philadelphia 76ers scout who has higher ambitions of being a coach remains stuck on the road looking for the next unknown talent. His search around the world leads him to Spain, when he discovers Bo Cruz (NBA player Juancho Hernangómez), an incredible streetball player with a troubled past. Stanley and Bo connect on and off the court, with their passion for the game and as loving family men who want to prove they can win, in basketball and in life. With the support of Stanley's wife, Teresa (Queen Latifah), can the underdogs come out on top?

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Critics Consensus

Hustle doesn't have any fancy moves, but it doesn't need them -- Adam Sandler's everyman charm makes this easy layup fun to watch.

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Audience Says

Whether you're a Sandler fan, you love sports movies, or you're just in the mood for a solid feelgood drama, Hustle delivers.

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Edward Porter

The Times (UK)

08/24/2022

3/5

Jeremiah Zagar's film kept me entertained with its trusty clichés and its characters' sheer friendliness.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

07/01/2022

3/5

NBA fans will like this movie but it’s not only for them. I know little about basketball but I still wanted this very tall Rocky and his old-school coach to make that three-pointer.

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Dwight Brown

DwightBrownInk.com

06/21/2022

3/4

Sandler doesn’t overdo the basketball scout character of Stanley Sugarmen. He lives it.

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Sammie Purcell

Rough Draft Atlanta

Jul 28

It’s the sort of film we wistfully say things like, “They don’t make ‘em like this anymore” – the kind of film that in another life would have brought crowds in droves to the movie theater instead of being unceremoniously dumped onto Netflix.

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Martin Carr

martincarr.co.uk

Feb 15

It might not be up there with Uncut Gems or Punch Drunk Love, but Hustle almost makes up for cinematic black holes like Jack and Jill.

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

Pop Culture Reviews

07/23/2024

3.5/5

Jeremiah Zagar’s direction to highlight the physical demands of basketball showcase a side of sportsmanship and masculinity that demands to be celebrated.

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Lillian Veneno

06/12/2022

The movie was good I enjoyed the intensity of the action parts.

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Elizabeth H

06/08/2022

I really liked this movie. It will have you laughing, crying and feel good movie

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Tonya O

06/07/2022

Loved Ant and Juancho

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okshaw

06/06/2022

First rate. Best sports movie I've ever seen.

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jayron

06/06/2022

This has to be one of the best movies ever made, the first movie where basketball players were capable of acting. Amazing and heart felt

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Rachel

06/06/2022

Such a great film. Super basketball. Terrific performances. Loved it!

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Synopsis

Stanley Sugerman's (Adam Sandler) love for basketball is unparalleled, but the travel weary Philadelphia 76ers scout who has higher ambitions of being a coach remains stuck on the road looking for the next unknown talent. His search around the world leads him to Spain, when he discovers Bo Cruz (NBA player Juancho Hernangómez), an incredible streetball player with a troubled past. Stanley and Bo connect on and off the court, with their passion for the game and as loving family men who want to prove they can win, in basketball and in life. With the support of Stanley's wife, Teresa (Queen Latifah), can the underdogs come out on top?

Director: Jeremiah Zagar
Producer: Adam Sandler, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth, Zack Roth
Screenwriter: Taylor Materne
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, Happy Madison Productions, SpringHill Entertainment, Roth Films, Kirschenbaum Productions
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 3, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 8, 2022
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos

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