The Hustle

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The Hustle

PG-13

2019

1h 34m

Comedy

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Josephine Chesterfield is a glamorous, seductive British woman who has a penchant for defrauding gullible men out of their money. Into her well-ordered, meticulous world comes Penny Rust, a cunning and fun-loving Australian woman who lives to swindle unsuspecting marks. Despite their different methods, the two grifters soon join forces for the ultimate score -- a young and naive tech billionaire in the South of France.

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Critics Consensus

The Hustle's stars might make an effective comedy team in a different setting, but this gender-flipped remake of a remake adds little beyond its feminine twist.

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (LAist)

09/28/2019

A generally unfunny and regressive remake.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

05/22/2019

This is a slab of cold, unfunny comedy, just lying there, very very odd given the two talented performers at the center of it.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

05/22/2019

1/4

The Hustle just isn't very good, and the only con being pulled is on any audience member who has found themselves coerced into buying a ticket.

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

07/14/2024

2/5

It’s not even bad enough to get needlessly angry over. It just exists; a stasis that’s probably more demeaning than if the film had been purely horrendous.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

06/22/2024

3/5

..a decent time-passer…the humour is girlish, silly, and without the whiff of misogyny that makes the previous versions feel rather unpalatable today…

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

08/20/2022

1.5/5

Whatever you want to call Chris Addison’s The Hustle — a remake, a reimagining, a lazy retread — either way, his film is unoriginal, uninspired, and unworthy of your time.

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Witty A.

@Witty Dec 19

offers a fresh and engaging take on the drama genre, blending chill vibes with an intriguing storyline. Josephine Chesterfield’s performance adds depth and authenticity, making the film both relatable and captivating.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 18

Hustle is a lively and entertaining film that blends humor, charm, and quirky storytelling into a fun package. The movie introduces audiences to a world of hustlers, with Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway at the center. Hathaway delivers a consistently strong and engaging performance, embodying her character with charisma and comedic timing that keeps viewers invested. Wilson, on the other hand, is a mixed bag—at times amusing and dynamic, at other moments uneven, creating a performance that is unpredictable but occasionally compelling. The screenplay has its flaws, with moments that are corny or slightly over-the-top, but the film’s cheeky humor and creative dynamics carry it through, making it enjoyable despite its imperfections. While not perfect, it maintains attention, balances comedy and character development, and offers a unique, lighthearted story about two hustlers navigating their world with charm and humor.

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Matthew J.

@Mattie.boy1988 Sep 12

Lots of fun! Definitely goofy but just the right amount. Entertaining!

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Beth Q

Aug 25

If you enjoyed Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (more than once) you may enjoy this return to its sunny Mediterranean shores.

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Skyler S

Aug 24

Absolutely one of the most painfully unfunny, unoriginal, uninspired and unwatchable movies I've ever seen

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Juju S

@Jujus Aug 20

Bon les deux étoiles c'est pour le duo Anne Hathaway et Rebel Wilson, et les quelques moments drôles. Cependant, il faut bien avouer que le film n'est pas incroyable....

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Synopsis

Josephine Chesterfield is a glamorous, seductive British woman who has a penchant for defrauding gullible men out of their money. Into her well-ordered, meticulous world comes Penny Rust, a cunning and fun-loving Australian woman who lives to swindle unsuspecting marks. Despite their different methods, the two grifters soon join forces for the ultimate score -- a young and naive tech billionaire in the South of France.

Director: Chris Addison
Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Rebel Wilson
Screenwriter: Jac Schaeffer
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Pin High Productions, Cave 76, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Camp Sugar
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Crude Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 10, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 6, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.4M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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