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| Genre | Kids & Family |
| Format | Widescreen, Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC |
| Contributor | Bobby Sandimanie, William Engram, Jordan Houston, Ludacris, Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taraji P. Henson, Craig Brewer, Paula Jai Parker, DJ Qualls, Taryn Manning, Isaac Hayes, Elise Neal See more |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 56 minutes |
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DJay is a Memphis hustler who spends most days in a parked Chevy philosophizing about life while Nola (Taryn Manning), turn tricks in the backseat. He's not very good at pimping, but he can hustle almost anything or anyone and makes enough to keep himself and three girls satisfied and housed in his shotgun home. DJay however is in the midst of a midlife crisis; he quietly harbors dreams of becoming a respected rapper. When he learns from a local club owner, Arnel (Isaac Hayes), that rap mogul Skinny Black (Ludacris), is rolling through town, DJay decides to record his flow with the hopes of slipping his demo to Skinny. With little help from his friends and "family" DJay sets in motion the hustle of his life, and galvanizes the lives of those around him as they learn that "Everybody's gotta have a dream."
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.25 x 0.75 inches; 2.88 ounces
- Director : Craig Brewer
- Media Format : Widescreen, Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 56 minutes
- Release date : January 1, 2006
- Actors : Terrence Howard, Ludacris, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson
- Dubbed: : English
- Subtitles: : English
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified
- Studio : Paramount
- ASIN : B000BITUWU
- Writers : Craig Brewer
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #25,557 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #293 in Musicals (Movies & TV)
- #3,994 in Drama DVDs
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Customers enjoy watching this movie repeatedly, praising its authentic characters and excellent performance, particularly Howard's portrayal. The storyline receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a classic tale of rising from the bottom, while others appreciate the banging soundtrack. Customers find the movie in excellent condition and consider it an awesome deal.
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Customers enjoy watching this movie repeatedly, with one customer noting its true-to-life portrayal.
"Great movie. If you love empire then get this movie." Read more
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"...Overall, I think this is a good movie, but not something to watch over and over again." Read more
Customers praise the acting in the movie, particularly how it draws viewers into the characters' motivations.
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"...here, it just goes to show how a good script, good direction and good acting can make good art out of any story, infuse it with humanity and move..." Read more
"...ratio, includes the digital & great packaging, Anderson & Howard's performances is perfect. I highly recommend if you're a fan if hip hop." Read more
"Terrance Howard is becoming a big favourite of mine. He is a wonderful actor who I've loved in all his roles from Angel Eyes, Best Man, Crash,..." Read more
Customers love the storyline of the movie, with one customer describing it as a classic tale of rising from the bottom.
"...as with the last movie I reviewed here, it just goes to show how a good script, good direction and good acting can make good art out of any story,..." Read more
"...It's a well written story with special features on making of the film." Read more
"...not of fan of rap,but these beats got me going, acting was steller, great story." Read more
"This is just such a different and unusual story, yet it is a story anyone can relate to!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the music of the movie, with one customer noting its banging soundtrack and another highlighting the excellent lyrics.
"...The music is fantastic, the acting is wonderful, sets, locations and everything are just perfectly rendered...." Read more
"...Love the story line and the music so I had to purchase so it can be enjoyed over and over. Strongly recommend this movie." Read more
"...And to round it all off the movie has a banging soundtrack. I may be a bit late but I'm definitely beginning to feel southern hip-hop. "..." Read more
"...There are some great songs here and I might check out the cd...." Read more
Customers praise the movie's performance, particularly Howard's excellent acting.
"...Arrived in terrific condition and plays wonderfully." Read more
"...Things don't always happen in the order you'd like. Awesome performance by Terrence Howard and Taryn Manning!!!!!!!" Read more
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Customers are satisfied with the physical movie's condition, with one customer specifically noting its excellent 4K Dolby quality.
"...well as Kruse groove, wild style & 8 mile, even the quality of the product is great 4k dolbyvision a 4k bluray scan with dolby atmos on both disc..." Read more
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Customers appreciate the movie's flow, with one noting that the pacing is just right.
"Movie came quickly and almost MINT only issue is the little push button that holds the Blu-ray had somehow broken off and was loose under the blue..." Read more
"...The actors do a lot of hustling and let it flow, holding this film true to it's name." Read more
"...This is a movie that is never boring, the pacing is just right. Hats off. I really, really liked this film, A LOT! More power to Craig Brewer!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025Good
- Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025MOVIES COMES BRAND NEW PLAYS GOOD
- Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2006I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this movie due to its subject matter. Prostitution is what it is but a movie with a pimp as the central character? I don't mind saying it on record that I hold nothing but contempt for the men who live off the earnings of the women they exploit.
But I'm a huge fan of Terrence Howard and had heard that the movie had won the Audience Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and was even Oscar nominated (for best actor in a leading role and best original song). As we all now know, Terrence lost out on the former to Philip Seymour Hoffman but "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" shocked many by taking the golden statuette.
I decided to buy the DVD in the end because the movie didn't screen in my area, as far as I was aware, and my local video store wasn't holding it.
Well, I'm pleased to say I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. I'm really glad I bought it and look forward to watching it over and over again. I guess, as with the last movie I reviewed here, it just goes to show how a good script, good direction and good acting can make good art out of any story, infuse it with humanity and move us.
Yes, it's true, Djay is a pimp but he seems to be a pimp with heart. He not only takes care of his girls, he actually seems to care about them. They definitely care about him, especially the lovely Nola (played by Taryn Manning) who takes care of business when Djay finds himself behind bars, and ensures that his dream of becoming a successful rapper is kept alive and well. The story, probably from start to end was pretty predictable but thoroughly entertaining nevertheless. Howard brings complexity and magnetism to what could've been a cardboard cut-out role.
Good support from the always watchable Anthony Anderson and D.J. Qualls was mouth open wide astounding. I'd never even heard of him before this movie but will be looking out for him now.
And to round it all off the movie has a banging soundtrack. I may be a bit late but I'm definitely beginning to feel southern hip-hop. "It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" deserved the Academy Award it won. The soundtrack CD is already on my wish list.
A brilliant portrayal of one man's struggle for redemption and inspiration, despite all the odds. Magic.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024This is one of those movies you really have to think about when you watch it. Each time I learn something more about each character. I can watch it over and over again. The only sad part is I am so disappointed Terrance Howard was not paid was he was rightly owed for his part in this movie.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024Movie came quickly and almost MINT only issue is the little push button that holds the Blu-ray had somehow broken off and was loose under the blue ray causing scuff marks on it. The 4K UHD disc was unharmed.
Movie came quickly and almost MINT only issue is the little push button that holds the Blu-ray had somehow broken off and was loose under the blue ray causing scuff marks on it. The 4K UHD disc was unharmed.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2025Amazing movie!!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024Good movie
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023This is a pinnacle movie for the hip hop legacy just as well as Kruse groove, wild style & 8 mile, even the quality of the product is great 4k dolbyvision a 4k bluray scan with dolby atmos on both disc 1:85 aspect ratio, includes the digital & great packaging, Anderson & Howard's performances is perfect. I highly recommend if you're a fan if hip hop.
Top reviews from other countries
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BiBi Tah'SahReviewed in France on December 4, 20245.0 out of 5 stars Yes
Bien reçu
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Petra SchaelReviewed in Germany on April 17, 20205.0 out of 5 stars Klasse Film.
Jeder der Musikfilme mag, sollte diesen Film gesehen haben. Tolle Musik und die Guten gewinnen.
Darth MaciekReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 20165.0 out of 5 stars "It's hard out here for a pimp when you trying get this money for the rent" One man and three women quest for a better life...
A tough, by moments unpleasant and shocking but still very good drama. I liked it a lot. Below, more of my impressions, with some limited SPOILERS.
DJay (Terrence Howard) is a pimp and small time drug dealer. He has a "stable" of three girls: Nola (Taryn Manning), the "white bunny", Shug (Taraji P. Henson), a shy gal, currently heavily pregnant and Lexus (Paula Jai Parker), who is loudmouthed and rebellious. DJay barely manages to break even and is quite obviously dissatisfied with his life. One day he meets succesively a keyboard for kids and an old friend from school, Key (Anthony Anderson), who has become a sound technician. That gives him an idea - he will make hip hop songs and get rich... And then the film really begins.
The main character is a mixture of pathetic and unpleasant, the three female characters live in misery and exploitation and as we all know the best laid plans frequently don't survive the first contact with reality, but somehow this film manages to stay optimistic. This is the story of a man and three (later two) women who try to change their lives to better and it is shown in a great way. I was quite impressed by the scenario, the actors (especially Taraji P. Henson) and, even if I don't really care much for rap, yes, even the music. The song "It's hard out here for a pimp" very deservedly received in 2006 the Oscar for Best Song.
Even if I cannot really sympathise with the main character, this film completely broke through my defenses in the anthology scene in which DJay prepares for the fight of his life, like a knight going to tournament. I also liked the humour, which is of greatest quality, even if frequently laced with obscenity. The last joke in the film really made me laugh out loud.
This film reminded me of "The Wire" and also "Set it off", even if it is less violent and less tragic. The quality of the direction is just amazing. Even if this kind of films is not my usual poison, I liked "Hustle and flow" a lot and I probably will keep the DVD. A recommended viewing.
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LinetReviewed in France on September 15, 20195.0 out of 5 stars Ras
Film vue et revu mais toujours un régale
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Jens SchumacherReviewed in Germany on June 8, 20125.0 out of 5 stars Durch Zufall gesehen, begeistert
Unglaublich, der Film ist ein echter Geheimtipp...zum Teil lustig, dramatisch, traurig, spannend und irgendwie sehr real, dazu dieser Hammer Soundtrack, der im Film richtig gut rüber kommt und dabei höre ich normal gar kein RAP!!!
Muss man gesehen haben, zumal die Schauspieler wirklich bestechend gut spielen!!!
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