The Hustler
Directed by Robert RossenAn up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.
The Hustler Ratings & Reviews
- CatcherNTheRyanApril 8, 2026Jackie Gleason is a monster in this movie. Watch this before Color of Money!
- Mister ArnMarch 28, 2025The Hustler is filmed in black and white, a choice that suits its gritty, somber tone. The opening pool hall scene lays out the stakes—ambition comes at a cost, and failure has weight. It has stellar performances across the board.
- theresa woodfordMarch 16, 2026Very good entertainment
The Hustler Trivia
The Hustler was released on September 25, 1961.
The Hustler was directed by Robert Rossen.
The Hustler has a runtime of 2h 14m.
The Hustler was produced by Robert Rossen.
An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.
The key characters in The Hustler are Eddie Felson (Paul Newman), Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason), Sarah Packard (Piper Laurie).
The Hustler is rated Not Rated.
The Hustler is a Drama, Romance, Sport film.
The Hustler has an audience rating of 9.2 out of 10.
The Hustler had a budget of $2M.
The Hustler has made $7.6M at the box office.