The Hustler (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1961, The Hustler is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Rossen, running about 134 minutes. “They called him Fast Eddie. He was a winner. He was a loser. He was a hustler.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.
Who’s in it. The Hustler stars Paul Newman as Eddie 'Fast Eddie' Felson, Jackie Gleason as Minnesota Fats, Piper Laurie as Sarah Packard and George C. Scott as Bert Gordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Hustler has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hustler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hustler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hustler (1961)?
- In US, The Hustler is available to stream on fuboTV, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hustler worth watching?
- The Hustler holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hustler?
- The Hustler stars Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott and Myron McCormick.
- When was The Hustler released?
- The Hustler was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.