SummaryThe redemptive story of a streetwise Memphis hustler trying to find his voice and realize his long-buried dreams. (Paramount Classics / MTV Films)
Directed By:Craig Brewer
Written By:Craig Brewer
Hustle & Flow
Metascore
Generally Favorable
68
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Generally Favorable
6.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
81% Positive
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19% Mixed
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100
The writing, acting and filmmaking make Hustle & Flow nothing short of amazing.
83
Speaks in the raw mumble of the dirty South. A regional film in the truest sense, it does for Memphis what its producer, John Singleton, once did for South Central Los Angeles.
User score
Generally Favorable
63% Positive
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
22% Mixed
6 Ratings
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15% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Aug 11, 2011
9
The realistic and believable depiction of Howard's character's life isn't what makes this movie so great. This is one of the movies that is solid in almost everything, writing and story wise but is made great by the acting. Especially Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Hoawrd deliver stellar performances
75
A definite crowd-pleaser, Hustle & Flow has all the makings of a massive cultural phenomenon - if only audiences can get past the whole pimp thing.
75
It's a satisfying experience, whatever kind of picture you label it.
70
It's more of an urban fairy tale, a surprisingly charming story that -- in certain sections -- almost crystallizes into the sweetness of a Mickey Rooney-Judy Garland musical.
50
Howard might be a major actor. His DJay, though, is a major character in search of a major author.
40
There's something wrong with Hustle. A bad aftertaste, and not just the dry grit of Memphis dust, but something meaner. A feeling that Brewer's sensibility is way off. Aside from Howard's characterization, the most indelible parts of the movie are the demeaning caricatures forced on DJay's women.
Jan 3, 2014
7
Good movie. Terrence Howard kills it in the lead role and helps Hustle & Flow elevate from your classic hip hop drama to a much better movie. Ultimately, it winds up being a very interesting look at how rappers may have "flow", but they need "hustle" most importantly to make it in the rap game.
Jan 7, 2011
7
Does well in capturing the creative moment/process of a musician. Encourages to have a dream and work for it, to eventually break out of an unfulfilling everyday routine. Claims to give insight into an average pimp's life. A few magical (musical) moments, worth watching.
Production Company:
- Crunk Pictures
- Homegrown Pictures
- MTV Films
- New Deal Productions
Release Date:Jul 22, 2005
Duration:1 h 56 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Everybody gotta have a dream.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Black Reel Awards
• 3 Wins & 6 Nominations
