Hustle & Flow
“Everybody gotta have a dream.”
Synopsis
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hustle & Flow - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-03
Top Cast
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Terrence Howard
Djay
Anthony Anderson
Key
Taryn Manning
Nola
Taraji P. Henson
Shug
DJ Qualls
Shelby
Ludacris
Skinny Black
Paula Jai Parker
Lexus
Elise Neal
Yevette
Isaac Hayes
Arnel
Juicy J
Tigga
William Engram
Slobs
Bobby Sandimanie
Yellow Jacket
Haystak
Mickey
Claude Phillips
Harold
Josey Scott
Elroy
John Still
Shop Owner
Jay Munn
Prison Guard
Michael Hooks Jr.
Block Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 22, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.95x
+$15.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Brewer
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Brewer
- Original Score
- Scott Bomar
- Original Title
- Hustle & Flow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.6M
- Production Studios
- New Deal Productions, Crunk Pictures, Homegrown Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Brewer
Craig Brewer
Scott Bomar
Amy Vincent
Billy Fox
John Singleton, Stephanie Allain, Dwight Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Fox
Editor
Amy Vincent
Director of Photography
Craig Brewer
Director
John Singleton
Producer
Scott Bomar
Original Music Composer
Paul A. Simmons Jr.
Costume Design
Stephanie Allain
Producer
Keith Brian Burns
Production Design
Craig Brewer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hustle & Flow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hustle & Flow about?
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
Who directed Hustle & Flow?
Hustle & Flow was directed by Craig Brewer.
Who stars in Hustle & Flow?
The principal cast of Hustle & Flow includes Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson, DJ Qualls.
When was Hustle & Flow released and how long is it?
Hustle & Flow was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hustle & Flow?
Hustle & Flow had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $23.6M at the worldwide box office (2.95 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Hustle & Flow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hustle & Flow was composed by Scott Bomar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hustle & Flow?
Hustle & Flow holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).