Hustlers
Hustlers

Movie spotlight

Hustlers

2019
Movie
110 min
English

A crew of savvy former strip club employees band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic70
Google Users83%
Director: Lorene ScafariaGenres: Comedy-drama, Crime

Plot Summary

Inspired by a New York Magazine article, 'Hustlers' follows a crew of ambitious strip club employees who work together to turn the tables on their wealthy Wall Street clients. Facing financial hardship in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the women concoct a daring and illegal scheme to earn money by drugging their clients and draining their credit cards. The film explores themes of friendship, survival, and the consequences of their actions as their plan unravels.

Critical Reception

Hustlers was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its performances, direction, and its fresh take on the genre. Critics praised the film for its balance of humor and drama, its sharp social commentary on class and capitalism, and its ability to humanize its complex female characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, witty script and confident direction.

  • Celebrated for strong performances, especially from Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu.

  • Noted for its compelling blend of humor, drama, and social commentary.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed "Hustlers," appreciating its entertaining storyline, impressive performances from the lead actresses, and its bold, energetic style. Many found it to be a fun and engaging film with a unique premise.

Awards & Accolades

Jennifer Lopez received numerous nominations for her performance, including from the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Critics' Choice Movie Awards. The film itself was nominated for Best Feature Film by the Independent Spirit Awards.

Fun Fact

Jennifer Lopez's iconic performance as Ramona was influenced by her own experiences working as a dancer in her youth and by research into the real-life women depicted in the New York Magazine article.

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r96sk

r96sk

Good film. <em>'Hustlers'</em> makes for satisfactory viewing. Jennifer Lopez (Ramona) is accomplished in one of the two lead roles, I've previously enjoyed her in 2013's <em>'Parker'</em>; which is the better film, but individually she'...