Hustle's Rotten Tomatoes Score Breaks 3 Adam Sandler Movie Records

Regardless of his long-standing acting career, Adam Sandler's performance in Hustle has broken 3 of his own personal records on Rotten Tomatoes.

Hustle's Rotten Tomatoes Score Breaks 3 Adam Sandler Movie Records

Netflix’s Hustle has garnered scores high enough to break three Adam Sandler movie records on Rotten Tomatoes. With over three decades and 80 credits under his belt, Adam Sandler is certainly no stranger to starring in feature films. The fact that Hustle has managed to surpass more than one record despite Sandler’s extensive history is a testament to the Netflix film’s mass appeal.

Adam Sandler plays Stanley Sugerman, an underappreciated NBA scout who has dedicated his whole life to becoming an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. In order to fulfill his life’s pursuit, Stanley is tasked with finding a future NBA superstar. After flying to Spain with hopes of meeting a potential player, Stanley attends a street game where he first encounters Bo Cruz (Juancho Hernangómez). Together, Stanley and Bo return to the USA and face tough opponents, grueling workouts, and plenty of PR nightmares as their relationship grows beyond that of a coach and his player. Such a heartwarming story with a healthy dose of tension has rightfully deserved the extensive praise it has been receiving on Rotten Tomatoes.

Hustle has broken Adam Sandler records with both audiences and critics. The movie’s outstanding 92% audience score has dethroned its predecessor Happy Gilmore at 85% for the title of highest rated Adam Sandler movie. Critics also awarded Hustle a certified fresh rating of 92%. Though not the highest critic score of any Adam Sandler film, this rating is the highest critic score of any Happy Madison movie. As the founder and CEO of Happy Madison Productions, Adam Sandler should take pride in this accomplishment. Critics and audiences don’t often agree on scores, and Hustle just happens to be one of those exceptions. Being the only Sandler movie with both a critic and audience score over 90%, Hustle can easily proclaim itself as Adam Sandler’s most universally acclaimed movie to date.

Hustle’s welcome reception from audiences and critics alike is a clear sign that Adam Sandler should continue acting in more mature films. Sandler’s portrayal of silly and serious moments strikes a perfect balance between his familiar comedic image and a compelling dramatic side. His Stanley Sugerman is a loving father who doesn’t shy away from cracking a few dad jokes in front of his daughter and mocking Bo for his inappropriate hotel expenses. Stanley Sugerman is also a middle-aged man determined to fight for his current happiness after giving up his original dream due to an accident caused by his own drunk driving. The high Rotten Tomatoes scores show that this type of intricate character is broadly beloved and they overwhelmingly support Adam Sandler embracing any opportunity to play more complex roles like Stanley.

Adam Sandler’s character in Hustle has significantly raised the bar for his next role. With this film, he has once again expanded his acting range and has proven that his initial success with more intense movies like Uncut Gems was not a fluke. Whatever his next project may be, if it is anything like Hustle then it is something audiences and critics alike can look forward to.