Hustle (2022)
A down-on-his-luck scout and a raw talent chase their NBA dreams with earnest, witty determination.
After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval. Against the odds, they have one final shot to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
How intense is Hustle?
Hustle has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Hustle feels like
- Tone
- feel goodupliftingearnest
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Hustle
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hustle for you?
Is Hustle scary?
No. Hustle is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hustle gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Hustle sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Hustle OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Hustle?
Hustle runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream Hustle?
Hustle is streaming on Netflix.
Does Hustle have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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