Hustle is a highly awaited sports drama film, starring Adam Sandler, to be released on Netflix in June 2022. It is directed by Jeremiah Zagar and adapted from a screenplay by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters. However, the film has been already released in selected theatres in the USA on 3 June 2022 and will be made available on Netflix globally.
The film is based on Basketball and corporate business around the sport. It is an inspirational film that makes its lead characters rediscover their love for basketball and hopes to charm the audience by the end, as well. It has been tagged as a ‘feel-good’ film by Netflix.
Hustle Film Cast
Adam Sandler as Stanley Sugarman, Queen Latifah as Teresa Sugarman, Stanley’s wife, Ben Foster as Vince Merrick, Robert Duvall as Rex Merrick (Vince’s father), Juancho Hernangómez as Bo Cruz (Stanley’s basketball player recruit), Jordan Hull as Alex Sugarman (Stanley’s daughter), Heidi Gardner as Kat Merrick, María Botto as Paola Cruz (Bo’s mother), Ainhoa Pillet as Lucia Cruz (Bo’s daughter), Anthony Edwards as Kermit Wilts (a player and rival to Bo) and Kenny Smith as Leon Rich (a sports agent and Stanley’s friend).
Additionally, NBA players Boban Marjanović, Trae Young, Jordan Clarkson, Khris Middleton, Aaron Gordon, Kyle Lowry, Seth Curry, Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey and Matisse Thybulle were also seen in the trailer.
Hustle Plot/Synopsis
Netflix’s synopsis of the film Hustle reads as follows – ‘When a down-on-his-luck basketball scout finds a potential superstar in Spain, he sets out to prove they both have what it takes to make it in the NBA’. Stanley Sugarman played by Adam Sandler, takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team’s approval. Against the odds, the duo have one final shot to prove their worth as a coach and the best player.
Hustle Release Date and Trailer
The film is scheduled to be released on Netflix on 8 June 2022 with a runtime of about 1 hour and 58 minutes. Check out the trailer of the film Hustle below.