Hustle & Flow (2005)
Kernel Score: 81% · 428 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama, Music
Released: 2005-07-22
Runtime: 116 minutes
Where to watch Hustle & Flow
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+, Philo, MGM+, Starz
- Free with ads: Paramount+
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
Hustle & Flow parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated drama about a pimp turned rapper includes drug dealing, crude language, and mature themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Contains tense, gritty scenes related to the pimping and hip-hop underworld setting.
- Language: Strong — Features frequent crude, derogatory language typical of an R-rated drama about street life.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Drug dealing is a plot element involving the protagonist's underworld livelihood.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Craig Brewer
Cast
- Terrence Howard as Djay
- Anthony Anderson as Key
- Taryn Manning as Nola
- Taraji P. Henson as Shug
- DJ Qualls as Shelby
- Ludacris as Skinny Black
- Paula Jai Parker as Lexus
- Elise Neal as Yevette
- Isaac Hayes as Arnel
- Juicy J as Tigga
Hustle & Flow FAQ
Is Hustle & Flow good?
Hustle & Flow has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 428 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hustle & Flow?
In the US you can stream Hustle & Flow on Fubo, Paramount+, Philo, MGM+ and Starz, watch it free with ads on Paramount+ and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Hustle & Flow OK for kids?
Hustle & Flow is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated drama about a pimp turned rapper includes drug dealing, crude language, and mature themes.
What movies are like Hustle & Flow?
If you liked Hustle & Flow, try Menace II Society, Notorious, Juice and The Doors.