2005 · 116 min · R

Hustle & Flow

Name: Hustle & Flow
Genre: Crime, Drama, Music
Released: 2005
Duration: 116 min
Cast: Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson, DJ Qualls

Directed by Craig Brewer · Crime, Drama, Music

Hustle & Flow (2005) is a Crime film, directed by Craig Brewer set in Memphis during the 2000s, in summer. It runs 116 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of redemption, survival, and obsession run throughout.

Composer

Scott Bomar

Cinematography

Amy Vincent

Cast

Terrence HowardAnthony AndersonTaryn ManningTaraji P. HensonDJ QuallsLudacrisPaula Jai ParkerElise Neal

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Setting

When

Season

Premise & themes

Themes

Redemption Survival Obsession

Tone

TenseBleakHopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadAntihero

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

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Hustle & Flow

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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