American Hustle (2013)
Con artists navigate a darkly comic world of Jersey power brokers and the Mafia, driven by a wild FBI agent.
A conman and his seductive partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent, who pushes them into a world of Jersey power-brokers and the Mafia.
How intense is American Hustle?
American Hustle has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What American Hustle feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpydarkly comicintimate
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream American Hustle
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is American Hustle scary?
No. American Hustle is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is American Hustle gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is American Hustle sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is American Hustle OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is American Hustle?
American Hustle runs 2h 18m.
Where can I stream American Hustle?
American Hustle is streaming on Tubi.
Does American Hustle have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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