American Hustle (2013)

Plot Summary

Based on true events from the 1970s, this movie follows the story of an eccentric couple of con artists coerced into working for an ambitious FBI agent in a sting operation involving corrupt governors and mobsters. Featuring deceitful and charming characters portrayed by a star-studded cast led by Christian Bale and Amy Adams, this dark humored crime drama is an unmissable cinematic experience.

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Certification

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Awards

BAFTA Awards (2014)

BAFTA Film Award 2014

Nominated

Best Costume Design

Michael Wilkinson

BAFTA Film Award 2014

Winner

Best Make Up/Hair

Evelyne Noraz Lori McCoy-Bell

BAFTA Film Award 2014

Winner

Best Original Screenplay

Eric Warren Singer David O. Russell

BAFTA Film Award 2014

Nominated

Best Production Design

Judy Becker Heather Loeffler

BAFTA Film Award 2014

Nominated

Best Film

Charles Roven Richard Suckle Megan Ellison Jonathan Gordon

Academy Awards, USA (2014)

Oscar 2014

Nominated

Best Achievement in Production Design

Judy Becker Heather Loeffler

Oscar 2014

Nominated

Best Achievement in Film Editing

Jay Cassidy Crispin Struthers Alan Baumgarten

Oscar 2014

Nominated

Best Motion Picture of the Year

Charles Roven Richard Suckle Megan Ellison Jonathan Gordon

Oscar 2014

Nominated

Best Achievement in Costume Design

Michael Wilkinson

Oscar 2014

Nominated

Best Writing, Original Screenplay

Eric Warren Singer David O. Russell

Golden Globes, USA (2014)

Golden Globe 2014

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Eric Warren Singer David O. Russell

Golden Globe 2014

Winner

Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical

Teen Choice Awards (2014)

Teen Choice Award 2014

Nominated

Choice Movie: Drama