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2005 · 116 min · R

Hustle & Flow

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
RedemptionSurvivalObsession
Tone
TenseBleakHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction
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