Craig Brewer
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Craig Brewer

Born 1971-12-06 · Richmond, Virginia, U.S.

Craig Brewer is an American film director and screenwriter. His 2005 movie Hustle & Flow won the Audience Award at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and achieved commercial success, along with an Academy award for Best Original Song, "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp".

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Known for

The Legend of Tarzan★ 5.9Viewing moment
The Legend of Tarzan
2016
Coming 2 America★ 6.5Viewing moment
Coming 2 America
2021
Footloose★ 6.6Viewing moment
Footloose
2011
Empire★ 7.1Viewing moment
Empire
2015 · Series
Dolemite Is My Name★ 7Viewing moment
Dolemite Is My Name
2019
Black Snake Moan★ 6.9Viewing moment
Black Snake Moan
2006
Katy Perry: Part of Me★ 7.1Viewing moment
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012
Hustle & Flow★ 7.1Viewing moment
Hustle & Flow
2005
Song Sung Blue★ 7.4Viewing moment
Song Sung Blue
2025
Pressure★ 6Viewing moment
Pressure
2002
Water's Edge★ 6.4Viewing moment
Water's Edge
2003
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist★ 6.8Viewing moment
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
2024 · Series
The Poor and HungryViewing moment
The Poor and Hungry
2000

Frequent collaborators

Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonTaraji P. HensonTaraji P. HensonBarbara HarrisBarbara HarrisFrank SmathersFrank SmathersTerrence HowardTerrence HowardDennis QuaidDennis QuaidEddie MurphyEddie MurphyWesley SnipesWesley Snipes