Hustlers (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hustlers is a 2019 drama thriller directed by Lorene Scafaria, starring Constance Wu as Destiny, Jennifer Lopez and Julia Stiles. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $157.6 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. It won 1 award from 7 nominations, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2020. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Lorene Scafaria
- Original language
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English - Studio
- STX Entertainment
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hustlers About?
The premise of Hustlers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Amidst the competitive world of New York City’s exotic dancing scene, Destiny struggles to stay afloat until she meets Ramona, a skilled and charismatic dancer. Ramona mentors Destiny, teaching her how to strategically charm and work Manhattan's wealthy clientele. As a financial crisis impacts their lives and careers, a group of resourceful strippers devise a risky scheme to take charge and turn the challenging circumstances to their advantage.
Hustlers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- seduction
- pole dancing
- stripper
- female nudity
- dancer
- ketamine
- drugging a drink
- female hustler
- 2000s
- male full frontal nudity
- strip club
- lap dance
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- female protagonist
- money
- manhattan new york city
- greed
- wall street
- drugs
- asian woman
- single mother
- based on magazine article
- interview
- materialism
- credit card
- exploitation
- oral sex
- femme fatale
- rabbit vibrator
- nightmare sequence
- trapped in a driverless moving car
- male nudity
- vomiting
- friendship
- con game
- dancing
- surrogate sister
- new york city
- shopping
- cocaine
- inspired by a true story
- tape recorder
- fur coat
- chinchilla fur coat
- christmas
- larceny
- shopping spree
- arrest
- wealth
- baby
- hysterical woman
Hustlers Cast & Characters
Constance Wu leads the cast as Destiny, with Jennifer Lopez as Ramona and Julia Stiles as Elizabeth. Directed by Lorene Scafaria; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lorene Scafaria
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Wai Ching Ho as Destiny's Grandmother
Also Starring in Hustlers
· 14 more- Keke Palmer Mercedes
- Lili Reinhart Annabelle
- Madeline Brewer
- Frank Whaley
- Mette Towley
- Lizzo Liz
- Cardi B Diamond
- Vanessa Aspillaga Manuela
- Trace Lysette Tracey
- Stormi Maya
- Emma Batiz 12-Year-Old Juliet
- Marcy Richardson Star
- Big Jay
- Big Jay Oakerson
More from Lorene Scafaria
More films directed by Lorene Scafaria, best-rated first: The Meddler and Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.
Hustlers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hustlers 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 76/100, strongest in art & craft (80) and weakest in rewatch factor (65).
Hustlers Echo Score Breakdown
Overall, Hustlers delivers an engaging caper experience driven by strong performances and a distinctive visual style. The film’s production design and editing foster a surreal atmosphere that critics found intoxicating and immersive, while its balance of slick set pieces and energetic pacing keeps moments lively. However, the narrative remains largely at surface level, with occasional sagging in the middle. The result is a stylish and entertaining film that offers solid appeal despite limited depth.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 80
In terms of art and craft, Hustlers features dynamic cinematography and precise editing that underpin its hypnotic tone. The production design creates a lush, neon-inflected backdrop that critics called surreal and intoxicating, while measured camera movements maintain visual cohesion. Occasional stylistic flourishes risk feeling familiar, but the overall visual presentation remains striking.
- Character & Emotion 75
In terms of character and emotion, the film is anchored by commanding performances that elevate its ensemble. Critics praised Jennifer Lopez’s magnetic presence and Constance Wu’s nuanced portrayal, noting their chemistry as a highlight. However, several observers pointed out that aside from the leads, much of the supporting cast remains underdeveloped. The net effect is engaging yet somewhat superficial character work.
- Story & Flow 70
When it comes to story and flow, Hustlers delivers a coherent caper narrative with brisk pacing through its opening and closing set pieces. Critics noted its tight structure and entertaining momentum, though some found the middle section sagged and the plot followed familiar genre conventions. Despite predictable beats, the film maintains enough drive to engage most viewers.
- Sensory Experience 80
In terms of sensory experience, the film’s soundtrack and sound design complement its vivid visual style. Critics highlighted a lively score and teasing editing that sustain a rhythmic momentum, while the color palette and lighting choices reinforce the story’s glamorous yet edgy tone. These elements coalesce into an engaging audiovisual package with minor moments of stylistic familiarity.
- Rewatch Factor 65
When considering rewatch value, Hustlers offers strong initial entertainment through its performances and style but shows limited depth on repeat viewing. Critics described it as a memorable social excursion yet noted moments of forgettable conversation and predictable structure. As a result, the film retains some replay appeal primarily for its lead performances and visual flair.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 65%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
599 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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Hustlers Plot Summary
What happens in Hustlers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2014, Destiny (Constance Wu), a former stripper from New York City, is sitting down for an interview with Elizabeth (Julia Stiles), a journalist probing into the life of Ramona Vega (Jennifer Lopez), Destiny’s past mentor and friend. Flashing back seven years, we find Destiny, whose real name is Dorothy, working at a strip club called Moves to support her grandmother while struggling to make ends meet.
Full summary
The whole story of Hustlers, scene by scene
Hustlers Box Office & Budget
Hustlers grossed $157.6 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 7.9 times what it cost. $105 million came from the US and Canada and $52.6 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$157.6M
7.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $105M
- International
- $52.6M
- Budget
- $20M
Hustlers Awards & Nominations
Hustlers won 1 award from 7 nominations, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2020. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2020, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win7 nominations5 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2020 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Supporting Female – Jennifer Lopez
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Lorene Scafaria
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Critics' Choice 2020 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Jennifer Lopez
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2020 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Jennifer Lopez
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Artios Awards 2020 1 nomination- Nominated Big Budget – Comedy
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Golden Globes 2020 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actress) – Jennifer Lopez
Hustlers Trailers & Videos
29 videos: 2 trailers, 19 teasers, 5 clips and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Teaser Coming Soon
- Teaser Trailer Premiere July 17th
- Teaser Hustlers - 'Money' - In Cinemas September 13
How Well Do You Know Hustlers?
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 is the main character in 'Hustlers'?
Cars in Hustlers
13 cars on screen, including the 2004 Cadillac Escalade and the 2007 Cadillac Escalade.
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2007 Cadillac Escalade Important role -
2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Minor role -
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Hustlers Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “The Hustlers at Scores” and “Hustlers - Rache ist sexy”.
- Also known as
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- The Hustlers at Scores
- Hustlers - Rache ist sexy
- Dolandırıcılar
- Le Ragazze di Wall Street - Business I$ Business
- ハスラーズ：2019
- Queens
- As Golpistas
- Стриптизёрши
- Zlatokopky
- Да свалиш Уолстрийт
- 舞孃騙很大
- A Wall Street pillangói
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- 허슬러
- Επικίνδυνες Κυρίες
- Estafadoras de Wall Street
- נוכלות בלי חשבון
- Преваранткиње са Вол Стрита
- 舞女大盗
- شیادان
- Hustlers - Korkojen kera
- Arnaque en talons
- Le Ragazze di Wall Street - Business Is Business
- Ślicznotki
- Шахрайки з Волл-Стріт
- Ousadas e Golpistas
- Aferistės
- Prevarantice s Wall Streeta
- Hustlers: Striptease pe Wall Street
- 豔舞大盜
- Afēristes
- ハスラーズ, ძარცვა ქუსლებზე
- Buscavidas
- ยั่ว สวย รวย แสบ
- Vũ Nữ Thoát Y
- Prevarantke na Wall Streetu
- DələQızlar
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Hustlers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hustlers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hustlers?
Hustlers runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Hustlers released?
Hustlers was released on September 13, 2019.
Who directed Hustlers?
Hustlers was directed by Lorene Scafaria.
More films by Lorene Scafaria Who is in the cast of Hustlers?
Hustlers stars Constance Wu as Destiny, Jennifer Lopez as Ramona and Julia Stiles as Elizabeth, among 18 credited actors.
How much did Hustlers make at the box office?
Hustlers grossed $157.6 million worldwide ($105 million domestic, $52.6 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Hustlers rated?
Hustlers has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did Hustlers win?
Hustlers won 1 award from 7 nominations, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2020.
Does Hustlers have a post-credit scene?
No. Hustlers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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