---
title: "Hustle"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hustle-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 705861
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Hustle (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hustle-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hustle is a film first released in 2022. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Roth-Kirschenbaum Films, Happy Madison Productions, The SpringHill Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A down‑on‑his‑luck scout bets everything on a hidden basketball prodigy."

### Why Watch
- Engaging underdog sports story
- Blend of drama and comedy

### Caveats & Content Note
- Focuses solely on basketball, which may not interest non‑sports viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Its inspirational sports narrative is suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: sports, dramedy, underdog, inspirational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/hustle-2022#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jeremiah Zagar
- **Networks / Studios**: Roth-Kirschenbaum Films, Happy Madison Productions, The SpringHill Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Adam Sandler** as *Stanley Sugerman*
- **Queen Latifah** as *Teresa Sugerman*
- **Juancho Hernangómez** as *Bo Cruz*
- **Ben Foster** as *Vince Merrick*
- **Kenny Smith** as *Leon*
- **Anthony Edwards** as *Kermit Wilts*
- **Robert Duvall** as *Rex Merrick*
- **Jordan Hull** as *Alex Sugerman*
- **María Botto** as *Paola*
- **Ainhoa Pillet** as *Lucia*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Hustle?
A struggling basketball scout discovers a talented player abroad and tries to bring him to the NBA.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The film follows a down‑on‑his‑luck basketball scout as the central figure.

### Q: Which sport does the film revolve around?
The story centers on basketball.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 57 minutes.

### Q: When was Hustle released in the United States?
It was released on June 3, 2022 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hustle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/705861)
- [Side Hustle (2023) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1395722-side-hustle/prehled/)
- [The Hustle (2013) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/383477-the-hustle)
- [Hustle (2025) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/hustle-2)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*