Adam Sandler's Philly Movie 'Hustle' Hits Netflix With High Ratings

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia is once again in the Hollywood spotlight as Adam Sandler's anticipated Philly-set and -shot basketball comedy-drama has been released to solid reviews.

"Hustle" debuted Wednesday on Netflix and in select theaters.

According to review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, "Hustle" is rated 89 percent "fresh" based on consistent positive reviews of the film.

"Hustle doesn't have any fancy moves, but it doesn't need them—Adam Sandler's everyman charm makes this easy layup fun to watch," the website said.

Famed film critic Roger Ebert gave "Hustle" three stars.

"If 'Hustle' passes around a lot of sports movie cliches, it does so with a light touch," he wrote. "And its sense of atmosphere, and depiction of Stanley’s milieu, is sensitive and knowing, But be warned: this movie is VERY basketball-oriented. If you’re not a fan, you might feel a little lost."

Sandler stars as a former basketball recruiter who tries to remake his career by bringing a player from overseas to play in the NBA in the film directed by Philadelphia native Jeremiah Zagar

Other stars include Juancho Hernangomez, Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall, and JoJo Siwa.

Sandler, who is often seen sporting basketball shorts and shoes and is known to be a bit of a baller himself, got several NBA stars on board as well.

Players that fans from the Philly area will surely recognize are Sixers players Matisse Thybulle and Tobias Harris.

Additionally, former Sixers players Boban Marjanović and Seth Curry, as well as Philly native and former Villanova star Kyle Lowry, make appearances in the film.

On top of those pros, the production held auditions of local basketball players to be in the film, with the auditions basically being tryouts.

Locals will recognize numerous Philly locations in the movie, including Center City and City Hall, South Philly by Geno's Steaks, Manayunk, and more.

Sandler was in Philadelphia for the film's premier earlier this week and heaped praise on the city.

"The whole city is great," he told Action News. "I'm a Knicks fan, but this year since I had such a great time with you guys ... I was pulling for you."

Watch the "Hustle" trailer below: