Hustlers

Director: Lorene Scafaria Lorene Scafaria

Overview

A group of ex-strip club workers form a tight bond based off of their shared experience, utilizing their individual talents to outwit their wealthy clients, notably Wall Street brokers. Their journey takes inspiration from an article released in New York Magazine that rose to viral popularity. Directed by Lorene Scafaria and starring Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, and Julia Stiles.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/10/2019
UPC:	0191329122907
Original Release:	2019
Rating:	R
Source:	Universal Studios
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:51:00

Special Features

Trailers; Feature commentary with director Lorene Scafaria; English SDH Subtitles

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Constance Wu	Destiny
Jennifer Lopez	Ramona
Julia Stiles	Elizabeth
Wai Ching Ho	Destiny's Grandmother
Jay Oakerson	DJ
Trace Lysette	Tracey
Keke Palmer	Mercedes
Mercedes Ruehl	Mother
Lili Reinhart	Annabelle
G-Eazy	Johnny
Lizzo	Liz
Dov Davidoff	Manager
Brandon Keener	Alpha
Devin Ratray	Stephen
Usher	Usher
Adam Cohen	Strip Club Cohen
Cate Smit	Interviewer
Kristina Asriyan	Russian Stripper
Alisa Ermolaev	Russian Stripper
Frank Whaley	Reese
Alex Breaux	Stockbroker
Pamela Stewart	Reserved Woman
Jon Glaser	Mark
Grant Macdermott	Cool Guy
Rhys Coiro	Spencer
Mike Keller	Strait-Laced Man
Gianmarco Soresi	Man in Glasses
Zac Jaffee	Gary
Ed Herbstman	Architect
Hannah Weir	Trixie
Stormi Maya	Angel
Madeline Brewer	Dawn
Randi Kaplan	Woman on Cell
Kersti Bryan	Amy
Steven Boyer	Doug
Mario Polit	Detective Hernandez
Paul Nielsen	Detective Hunter
Peter O'Connor	Hotel Guy
John Palladino	Wall Street Guy
John Forte	Middle Tier Guy
Zachery Byrd	Bottom Tier Broker
Marc Alan Austen	Bearded Strip Club Patron
Kristoffe Brodeur	Strip Club Patron
Scotty Bugatti	Strip Club Patron
Leonys Delossantos	Rodrigo
Alexa Don	Dancer
Janelle Feigley	Wall Street Woman
Sholom Gelt	Broker
Mark D. Gersten	Strip Club Patron
Robert Lee Harvey	Drunk Guy
Ken Holmes	Broker
Bob Lloyd	Strip Club Patron
Doris McCarthy	Bar Patron
Josh Mowery	Car Salesman
David M Sandoval Jr.	Strip Club Patron
Jonathan Sienkiewicz	Will
Daymien Valentino	Mover
David Wenzel	Shit Faced Guy

Technical Credits

Jennifer Lopez	Producer
Tom Nelson	Sound Mixer
Lorene Scafaria	Director
Megan Ellison	Executive Producer
Adam Fogelson	Executive Producer
Robert Simonds	Executive Producer

Editorial Reviews

An American crime drama with a fresh spin, Hustlers is wildly entertaining, well made and worth any and all praise it receives. Based on the true story of former strippers getting the upper hand on their Wall Street customers, director and writer Lorene Scafaria spins a non-stop action film into a heartfelt story about friendship. Hustlers is nearly flawless, save certain moments of questionable acting scattered throughout. However, co-stars Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu show a great deal of chemistry and tend to shine amongst the cast. By standing out as a refreshing take in the new crime genre, this film has gained a great deal of popularity and is sure to impress. Destiny (Wu) is an up-and-coming stripper in the New York scene, doing everything she can to make an the best living possible for her and her grandmother. Ramona (Lopez) seems to be a legend on the circuit, a showstopping dancer that never has trouble bringing in the money. The two eventually form a friendship, as Ramona decides to take Destiny under her wing. Dancing goes well until the financial crisis of 2008, when all of a sudden, the club becomes a ghost town and clients were hard to come by. After a few years of struggling, Destiny and Ramona come up with a scheme to go "fishing" for clients, and their luck suddenly changes. A reporter by the name of Elizabeth (Julia Stiles), documents this incredible journey from Destiny's point of view. Sometimes a story is so interesting that the movie can pretty much ride on its coattails. This film does nothing of the sort, as Scafaria's direction pushes the film along at an impeccable pace. There is never a dull moment, as the narrative transitions back and forth between real time storytelling and past action. The atmosphere and setting provide an authentic experience, and the film never seems ridiculous or unbelievable. Scafaria is able to humanize these characters, really delving into their personal stories. The only minor issue is in the acting, where some members of the cast seem out of place. Lopez and Wu do a nice job, feeding off each other for the majority of the film, but even they have a few cracks in their performances. Small imperfections aside, Hustlers is a must-see film. By taking the popular idea of robbing the financially corrupt Wall Street big shots, Scafaria's latest is able to keep the intrigue fresh for the entire 109 minutes. Fast, fun and a little rough around the edges, Hustlers is sure to please audiences all around.