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American Hustle

2013 · Movie · R · 138 min · ★ 6.9 · 91% critics

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A pair of small-time grifters get cornered into helping an unpredictable federal agent run a sting, pulling them into a flashy late-1970s world of political favors, big egos, and organized crime. As the scheme grows, shifting loyalties and personal rivalries threaten to blow everything up.

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Details
Years
2013
Release date
2013-12-03
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
138 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
91/100
TMDB rating
6.9/10 (7,755 votes)
Box office
$251,000,000
Budget
$40,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like star-driven crime capers with volatile relationships, big personalities, and a slick 1970s feel, like Widows or Hell or High Water; Not for you if you want a tight, clear, fast-moving story.

Pros: strong ensemble acting; stylish 70s vibe; darkly funny moments | Cons: messy, confusing plot; overlong, talky pacing; hard to root

Themes

  • new jersey
  • 1970s
  • fbi
  • mayor
  • con artist
  • mobster
  • scam
  • hair
  • century
  • assertive
  • dubious

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Globe AwardBest Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Original Screenplay · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Actress · 2014 · nominated
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  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 2014 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design · 2014 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by David O. Russell