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American Hustle

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Why people love it

People revisit American Hustle for the same reason it broke through in 2013: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a crime rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. David O. Russell keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The drama and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 18m · ★ 6.9

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  1. 96match

    1.The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

    ★ 8.0 · Crime · Drama · Comedy · 3h

    Why you'll love it

    If American Hustle clicked for you, The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Starz Apple TV Channel
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    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Starz
    • Philo
    • Starz Amazon Channel
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  2. 94match

    2.Catch Me If You Can (2002)

    ★ 8.0 · Drama · Crime · 2h 21m

    Why you'll love it

    If American Hustle clicked for you, Catch Me If You Can (2002) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • JustWatch TV(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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  3. 92match

    3.Casino (1995)

    ★ 8.0 · Crime · Drama · 2h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If American Hustle clicked for you, Casino (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.Donnie Brasco (1997)

    ★ 7.5 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    If American Hustle clicked for you, Donnie Brasco (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • AMC
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    5.Wall Street (1987)

    ★ 7.2 · Crime · Drama · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    If American Hustle clicked for you, Wall Street (1987) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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    6.The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)

    ★ 7.5 · Crime · Drama · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If American Hustle clicked for you, The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
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  7. 84match

    7.The Many Saints of Newark (2021)

    ★ 6.3 · Crime · Drama · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If American Hustle clicked for you, The Many Saints of Newark (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Plex(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    8.The Alto Knights (2025)

    ★ 6.2 · Crime · Drama · History · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If American Hustle clicked for you, The Alto Knights (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and crime, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    9.At Close Range (1986)

    ★ 6.8 · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If American Hustle clicked for you, At Close Range (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and crime, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    10.The Gentlemen (2020)

    ★ 7.7 · Comedy · Crime · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If American Hustle clicked for you, The Gentlemen (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in crime, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after American Hustle?
Try The Wolf of Wall Street, Catch Me If You Can, Casino—each shares DNA with American Hustle while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is American Hustle?
American Hustle (2013) is best described as Drama, Crime. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is American Hustle worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.9/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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