
Hustle
Never quit on your dreams.
Directed by Jeremiah Zagar
Produced by Roth-Kirschenbaum Films, Happy Madison Productions
A warm, earnest underdog sports dramedy about second chances and mentorship, balancing humor with genuine stakes and emotional investment.
After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval. Against the odds, they have one final shot to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
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Questions people ask
Does Hustle end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Hustle easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is Hustle scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Hustle violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Hustle sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Hustle, and what each one shares →
Like Hustle
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hustle
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hustle, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hustle, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hustle, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































