Hustle & Flow 2005

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
9%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
85%
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With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

Terrence Howard

as Djay

Taryn Manning

as Nola

DJ Qualls

as Shelby

Ludacris

as Skinny Black

Paula Jai Parker

as Lexus

Elise Neal

as Yevette

Isaac Hayes

as Arnel

Juicy J

as Tigga

Director:

Craig Brewer

Writer:

Craig Brewer

Genres:

Crime,Drama,Music

Release Date:

2005 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

116 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Hustle & Flow

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Terrence Howard

as Djay

Taryn Manning

as Nola

DJ Qualls

as Shelby

Ludacris

as Skinny Black

Paula Jai Parker

as Lexus

Elise Neal

as Yevette

Isaac Hayes

as Arnel

Juicy J

as Tigga

William Engram

as Slobs

Bobby Sandimanie

as Yellow Jacket

Haystak

as Mickey

Claude Phillips

as Harold

Josey Scott

as Elroy

John Still

as Shop Owner

Jay Munn

as Prison Guard

Michael Hooks Jr.

as Block Manager

Jerome Toles

as Police Officer

DJ Paul

as R.L.

Al Kapone

as Kateezy

Jennifer Bynum Green

as Choir Lead Singer

Kelvin Birrus

as Choir Singer #1

Tiran D. Boyland

as Choir Singer #2

H. Renee Cogar

as Choir Singer #3

Brandon Seiferth

as Choir Singer #4

Deborah Manning Thomas

as Choir Singer #5

Terrence Brown

as Piano Player

T.C. Sharpe

as Arnel's Drunk

Lindsey Roberts

as Harper

Free Sol

as Bathroom Kid

Clarence Mabon

as Police Officer #2

Mark Goodfellow

as Pawn Shop Owner

Latasha Texas

as Stripper #1

Tracy Davis

as Stripper #2

Erica Miller

as God Bless America Girl

Helen Bowman

as Defendant

Josh Driver

as Bar Tender (uncredited)

Dennis Phillippi

as Self (voice) (uncredited)

Jeff Pope

as Trick (uncredited)

Kenon Walker

as Crystal Palace Party Attendant (uncredited)

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