The Hustler
1961 · 134 min · Director: Robert Rossen
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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.
Emotional fingerprint
The Hustler (1961) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 32%, Anxiety 25%, Empathy 18%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Tension32%
- Anxiety25%
- Empathy18%
- Satisfaction15%
- Sadness10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Anxiety, Empathy. Genres: Drama, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 7.9/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 74/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Sadness
- Empathy
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Sadness | Empathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 42 % | 32 % | 2 % | 5 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Curiosity | 44 % | 35 % | 3 % | 5 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Curiosity | 46 % | 41 % | 1 % | 6 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Tension | 53 % | 51 % | 4 % | 13 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Tension | 56 % | 51 % | 19 % | 25 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Sadness | 48 % | 31 % | 31 % | 34 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Curiosity | 36 % | 18 % | 26 % | 30 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Curiosity | 34 % | 21 % | 23 % | 28 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Empathy | 41 % | 31 % | 30 % | 35 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 51 % | 44 % | 36 % | 38 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 58 % | 54 % | 31 % | 31 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Tension | 65 % | 54 % | 31 % | 39 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Empathy | 68 % | 40 % | 40 % | 55 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Love | 61 % | 35 % | 38 % | 54 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Tension | 56 % | 46 % | 34 % | 46 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Tension | 56 % | 55 % | 31 % | 41 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 111′ | Tension | 63 % | 61 % | 30 % | 39 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Tension | 68 % | 64 % | 38 % | 43 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 124′ | Tension | 70 % | 65 % | 46 % | 49 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 131′ | Tension | 75 % | 70 % | 52 % | 55 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Cashier
Score Keeper
Waitress
Young Hustler
Willie (uncredited)
Old Doctor (uncredited)
Bartender (uncredited)
Waiter at Parisien Restaurant (uncredited)
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Details
- Directed by
- Robert Rossen
- Written by
- Walter Tevis, Sidney Carroll, Robert Rossen
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1961
- Runtime
- 134 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
Where to watch
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