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American Hustle
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by David O. Russell. With Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A conman and his seductive partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent, who pushes them into a world of Jersey power-brokers and the Mafia.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA conman and his seductive partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent, who pushes them into a world of Jersey power-brokers and the Mafia.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for American Hustle.
MoviHero lists December 12, 2013 as the release date for American Hustle. David O. Russell is the listed director. The listed cast includes Christian Bale as Irving Rosenfeld, Bradley Cooper as Richie DiMaso, Amy Adams as Sydney Prosser, Jeremy Renner as Mayor Carmine Polito. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 12, 2013
GenresDrama · Crime
Runtime2h 18m
DirectorDavid O. Russell
CastChristian Bale as Irving Rosenfeld, Bradley Cooper as Richie DiMaso, Amy Adams as Sydney Prosser, Jeremy Renner as Mayor Carmine Polito
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is American Hustle right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
American Hustle runs 2h 18m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 7,984 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A very well acted, directed, filmed movie telling an interesting story about terrible terrible people.”
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“American Hustle is has a heavy dose of Scorsese circa 1970s with the violence replaced more by black humour.”
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“Christian Bale has always been prepared to go the extra mile for his art, but I am not sure it was worth it for this…”
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“She was the Picasso of passive-aggressive karate.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherIrving RosenfeldIrving Rosenfeld in American Hustle (2013), played by Christian Bale.Open character guide otherRichie DiMasoRichie DiMaso in American Hustle (2013), played by Bradley Cooper.Open character guide otherSydney ProsserSydney Prosser in American Hustle (2013), played by Amy Adams.Open character guide
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