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Le Haut du Panier

Le Haut du panier est un film américain de sport et de drame réalisé par Jeremiah Zagar, sorti en 2022 sur Netflix.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Le Haut du panier (English title: *Hustle*) is a 2022 American sports drama film directed by Jeremiah Zagar. It stars Adam Sandler as a basketball recruiter who discovers a promising player in Spain. The film was released on Netflix on June 8, 2022.

Synopsis

The film follows Stanley Sugerman, a down-on-his-luck basketball recruiter for the Philadelphia 76ers, who discovers a talented player named Bo Cruz in Spain. He attempts to bring Cruz to the NBA, facing challenges from the high-stakes professional basketball world.

Cast

Adam Sandler stars as Stanley Sugerman, alongside Queen Latifah, Juancho Hernangómez as Bo Cruz, Ben Foster, and Robert Duvall. Several professional basketball personalities also appear in cameo roles.

Production and release

Directed by Jeremiah Zagar and written by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters, *Le Haut du panier* was produced by Netflix and released in 2022 with a runtime of approximately 117 minutes.

Reception

Critical reception describes *Le Haut du panier* as a sports drama focused on perseverance and talent discovery. Several reviews specifically praise Adam Sandler’s performance in the lead role.

Key facts

  • The film was released on June 8, 2022 on Netflix.
  • The French title is *Le Haut du panier*; the original English title is *Hustle*.
  • The plot follows Stanley Sugerman, a Philadelphia 76ers recruiter, who discovers Bo Cruz in Spain.
  • Adam Sandler stars as the lead and also served as a producer.
  • Juancho Hernangómez, a former professional basketball player, portrays Bo Cruz.
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Canadian context

Le film est disponible sur Netflix au Canada, ce qui le rend accessible au public canadien via la plateforme de diffusion en continu.

Frequently asked questions

What is the original title of *Le Haut du panier*?
The original title is *Hustle*.
Who directed *Le Haut du panier*?
The film was directed by Jeremiah Zagar.
What is the film about?
It follows a Philadelphia 76ers recruiter who discovers a promising basketball player in Spain and tries to bring him to the NBA.
When was the film released?
It was released on June 8, 2022 on Netflix.
Who plays the lead role?
Adam Sandler plays Stanley Sugerman, the basketball recruiter.

References

  1. Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Haut_du_panier
    Supports: Titre français et original, nature du film, réalisateur, date de sortie.
  2. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=282959.html
    Supports: Synopsis, durée, genre, date de sortie, distribution.
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/ca-fr/title/80242342
    Supports: Disponibilité sur Netflix au Canada, synopsis, casting principal.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt8009428/
    Supports: Titre original, année, durée et résumé de l’intrigue.
  5. RTS — https://www.rts.ch/info/culture/cinema/13178042-le-haut-du-panier-le-film-de-basket-qui-fait-tomber-les-a-priori.html
    Supports: Réalisateur, distribution principale, participation de basketteurs professionnels.