The Hustler
“They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.”
Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.
Where to watch The Hustler in United States
Can I watch The Hustler in United States? Yes — you can stream The Hustler in United States on fuboTV, FlixFling, and IndieFlix, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Hustler streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, FlixFling, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Hustler
The Hustler is a 1961 English-language drama and romance film directed by Robert Rossen. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, FlixFling, IndieFlix.
The Hustler was produced by Rossen Films and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on September 25, 1961, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Rossen
- Writers
- Robert Rossen, Sidney Carroll
- Release date
- September 25, 1961
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Rossen Films, 20th Century Fox
The Hustler cast & crew
The Hustler was directed by Robert Rossen and written by Robert Rossen and Sidney Carroll.
The cast features Paul Newman as Eddie Felson, Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats, Piper Laurie as Sarah Packard, George C. Scott as Bert Gordon, Myron McCormick as Charlie Burns, and Murray Hamilton as Findley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kenyon Hopkins, cinematography is by Eugen Schüfftan, and it was produced by Robert Rossen.
Is The Hustler worth watching?
The Hustler holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 1,097 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Hustler is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Hustler
In United States, you can stream The Hustler on fuboTV, FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and Fawesome, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Hustler
Paul Newman
Eddie Felson
Jackie Gleason
Minnesota Fats
Piper Laurie
Sarah Packard
George C. Scott
Bert Gordon
Myron McCormick
Charlie Burns
Murray Hamilton
Findley
Michael Constantine
Big John
Stefan Gierasch
Preacher
Clifford A. Pellow
Turk
Jake LaMotta
Bartender
Gordon B. Clarke
Cashier
Alexander Rose
Score Keeper
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The Hustler — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hustler in United States?
The Hustler is streaming on fuboTV, FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Hustler on fuboTV?
Yes — The Hustler is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Hustler in?
The Hustler is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hustler?
The Hustler runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
▸What is The Hustler rated?
The Hustler is rated NR. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 1,097 ratings.
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