Hustle & Flow

"Everybody gotta have a dream."

Jul 22 2005 R 1h 56m
Crime, Drama, Music

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

Plot

Aspiring emcee DJay works the angles to get his first record made with help from assorted people in his Memphis 'hood. And when he hears that hip-hop superstar Skinny Black is heading to his area, he throws together a supreme hustle to grab Skinny's attention.

Written by

Craig Brewer

Directed by

Craig Brewer

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

MTV Films

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 25 wins & 47 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
44,267
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA