Melody for a Hustler (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1998, Melody for a Hustler is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Vincent Ravalec, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. French novelist Vincent Ravalec made his directorial debut with this French drama about small-time crook Gaston (Yvan Attal) who poses as a millionaire after he picks up hitchhiking 16-year-old Marie-Pierre (Virginie Lanoue). Actually living in a seedy apartment, Gaston deals in stolen goods, but he soon climbs to bigger heists, including car thefts. Concealing his illegal activities, Gaston operates his company, Extramill, out of upscale, posh offices, while he and Marie-Pierre move into a sedate upper-middle-class neighborhood. Life is sweet, but the onset of paranoia, kinky sex activities, and police probes eventually culminate in violence.
Who’s in it. Melody for a Hustler stars Yvan Attal as Gaston, Virginie Lanoué as Marie-Pierre, Yann Collette as Gilles and Benaïssa Ahaouari as Saïd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Melody for a Hustler has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Melody for a Hustler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melody for a Hustler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melody for a Hustler (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Melody for a Hustler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Melody for a Hustler worth watching?
- Melody for a Hustler holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Melody for a Hustler?
- Melody for a Hustler stars Yvan Attal, Virginie Lanoué, Yann Collette, Benaïssa Ahaouari and Samy Naceri.
- When was Melody for a Hustler released?
- Melody for a Hustler was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.