Hustle & Flow (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Hustle & Flow is a 2005 crime drama directed by Craig Brewer, starring Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson and Ludacris. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $23.6 million worldwide on a $2.8 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Song), and 2 awards in all. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Stream it on MGM Plus and MGM+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Craig Brewer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Classics
- Budget
- $2.8M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hustle & Flow About?
The premise of Hustle & Flow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Memphis, DJay, a pimp in his forties, dreams of a different life beyond the streets. He finds an outlet for his frustrations and aspirations through rap music, drawing on his experiences to craft compelling lyrics. With the help of an old acquaintance now working in the music industry, DJay gets a chance to showcase his talent and pursue a record deal, hoping to gain recognition and a way out.
Hustle & Flow Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- electronic keyboard
- audio cassette
- car
- disc jockey
- drug abuse
- billiards
- police officer
- billiard table
- radio disc jockey
- hood
- hip hop music
- eiffel tower paris
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- statue of liberty new york city
- hip hop
- baby
- friend
- stripper
- pimp
- punched in the face
- punctuation in title
- makeup
- flare
- rent
- vending machine
- popsicle
- bum
- bridge
- neighbor
- samurai
- toilet
- sound proofing
- crotch rub
- convenience store
- lava lamp
- omen
- meat loaf
- urine
- reference to the easter bunny
- reference to god
- rain
- pawnshop
- cutlass
- sound engineer
- passed out
- eviction
- restaurant
- cafe
- pyramid
- egypt
- death
Where to Watch Hustle & Flow
Stream it on MGM Plus and MGM+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Hustle & Flow Cast
Terrence Howard leads the cast, with Anthony Anderson and Ludacris. Directed by Craig Brewer.
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Director Craig Brewer
Hustle & Flow Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hustle & Flow 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 71% User score
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Hustle & Flow Plot Summary
What happens in Hustle & Flow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
DJay, played by Terrence Howard, is a savvy hustler and a Memphis pimp who finds himself struggling to make ends meet with his trio of girls: Shug, who is expecting and unable to work, Lexus, who dances at a local strip club, and Nola, who operates out of DJay’s dilapidated car in a back alley. Despite the efforts of his two working girls and DJay’s side business of selling low-grade marijuana, they face the looming threat of having their utilities cut off due to unpaid bills. In a moment of desperation, DJay feels as if he’s reached the lowest point in his life, and he yearns for a significant change.
Full summary
The whole story of Hustle & Flow, scene by scene
Hustle & Flow Box Office & Budget
Hustle & Flow grossed $23.6 million worldwide on a $2.8 million budget, 8.4 times what it cost. $22.2 million came from the US and Canada and $1.4 million (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$23.6M
8.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $22.2M
- International
- $1.4M
- Budget
- $2.8M
Hustle & Flow Awards & Nominations
Hustle & Flow won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Song), and 2 awards in all.
2 wins7 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2006 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Song
- Nominated Best Actor – Terrence Howard
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Oscars 2006 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Music (Original Song)
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Terrence Howard
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
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Spirit Awards 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Male Lead – Terrence Howard
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Golden Globes 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)
Hustle & Flow Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Hustle & Flow (2005) Original Trailer 1 [FHD]
- Featurette "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" Wins Best Original Song | 78th Oscars (2006)
- Featurette Jordan 'Juicy J' Houston | "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp"-Hustle & Flow | Behind the Oscars Speech
How Well Do You Know Hustle & Flow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character DJay in Hustle & Flow?
Cars in Hustle & Flow
14 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 2000 Chevrolet Impala.
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1989 Ford Escort Minor role -
1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Minor role
Hustle & Flow Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Hustle and Flow” and “Nyomulj és nyerj”.
- Also known as
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- Hustle and Flow
- Nyomulj és nyerj
- Hustle und Flow
- 饶舌歌王皮条客
- 川流不息
- Sahne Ateşi
- Hustle & Flow - Il colore della musica
- Hustle a Flow
- Ritmo de um Sonho
- 허슬 앤 플로우
- מלחמות הראפ
- Pod prąd
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- Суета и движение
- 川流熙攘
- ハッスル&フロウ
- Метушня і рух
- Lưu Manh Lên Đời
- ทุกชีวิตมีสิทธิ์ฝัน
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Hustle & Flow FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Hustle & Flow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hustle & Flow?
Hustle & Flow runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Hustle & Flow released?
Hustle & Flow was released on July 22, 2005.
Who directed Hustle & Flow?
Hustle & Flow was directed by Craig Brewer.
More films by Craig Brewer Who is in the cast of Hustle & Flow?
Hustle & Flow stars Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson and Ludacris.
Where can I watch Hustle & Flow?
In the US, Hustle & Flow is streaming on MGM Plus, MGM+ and Paramount Plus Essential and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Hustle & Flow make at the box office?
Hustle & Flow grossed $23.6 million worldwide ($22.2 million domestic, $1.4 million international) on a budget of $2.8 million.
How is Hustle & Flow rated?
Hustle & Flow has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did Hustle & Flow win?
Hustle & Flow won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Best Song at the Critics' Choice 2006.
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