American Hustle

Name: American Hustle
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2013-12-12
Cast: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence

2013 | 138 min | Drama, Crime

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it collected a shelf of major awards, it made about 6 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Casino or Donnie Brasco, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Dark and gritty.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A conman and his seductive partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent, who pushes them into a world of Jersey power-brokers and the Mafia.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 10 Oscars.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$251 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 521K people sought it out in the past year