---
title: "The Hustle"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hustle-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 449562
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Hustle (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hustle-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Hustle is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Pin High, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cave 76 Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two rival con women target a clueless tech genius."

### Why Watch
- Gender‑flipped take on a classic premise
- Sharp humor from mismatched con artists
- Playful crime caper

### Caveats & Content Note
- Relies on familiar con‑artist tropes
- May feel predictable for fans of the original
- Tone & Suitability: Its PG‑13 rating and comedic crime plot make it suitable for teen and adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, crime, buddy, female-led, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hustle-2019#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chris Addison
- **Networks / Studios**: Pin High, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cave 76 Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rebel Wilson** as *Penny Rust*
- **Anne Hathaway** as *Josephine Chesterfield*
- **Alex Sharp** as *Thomas Westerburg*
- **Dean Norris** as *Howard Bacon*
- **Timothy Simons** as *Jeremy*
- **Ingrid Oliver** as *Brigitte Desjardins*
- **Nicholas Woodeson** as *Albert*
- **Hannah Waddingham** as *Shiraz*
- **Douggie McMeekin** as *Jason*
- **Rob Delaney** as *Todd*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of The Hustle?
Two female scam artists, one low‑rent and one high‑class, try to swindle a naïve tech prodigy out of his fortune.

### Q: Is The Hustle a remake?
Yes, it updates the 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with female leads.

### Q: Who directed The Hustle?
The film was directed by Chris Addison.

### Q: What genre does The Hustle belong to?
It is a comedy and crime film.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The Hustle is rated PG‑13.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Hustle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/449562)
- [The Hustle (2019) | Přehrát online](https://kezhlednuti.online/the-hustle-100176)
- [The Hustle (2013) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/383568-the-hustle/prehled/)
- [The Hustle (2013) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/383477-the-hustle)

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