The Hustler (1961)
0.1246Canon Score · ranked #232 all time
Aggregated from 6 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
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.
Why it ranks #232
Every list on which The Hustler appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| WGA 101 Greatest Screenplays (2006) | Critics' canon | #96 / 101 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #102 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #134 / 1041 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |