Focus

2001, Drama, 1h 46m

81 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Though full of good intentions, Focus somehow feels dated, and pounds away its points with a heavy hand. Read critic reviews

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Lawrence Newman (William H. Macy) is an ordinary man who doesn't want to stand out in a dangerous world. Then, unassuming Newman and his sexy, outspoken newlywed wife (Laura Dern) become caught up in a case of mistaken identity. Suddenly the unwitting focus of his neighbors' prejudice, Newman is faced with a choice - to go down as a coward or take a long shot at becoming the unlikeliest of heroes - and tell the truth.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Thematic Material|Some Sexual Content|Violence)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Neal Slavin
  • Producer:
    Robert A. Miller
  • Writer:
    Kendrew Lascelles, Arthur Miller
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $719.8K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Paramount Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

William H. Macy
Larry Newman
Laura Dern
Gertrude Hart
David Paymer
FInkelstein
Meat Loaf
Fred
Kay Hawtrey
Mrs. Newman
Michael Copeman
Carlson
Kenneth Welsh
Father Crighton
Joseph Ziegler
Mr. Gargan
Neal Slavin
Director
Robert A. Miller
Producer
Thomas D. Adelman
Co-Producer
Michael Bloomberg
Executive Producer
Kendrew Lascelles
Writer
Arthur Miller
Writer
Tariq Anwar
Film Editor
Vlasta Svoboda
Production Designer
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Director of Photography
Vicki Graef
Costume Designer
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Audience Reviews for Focus

  • Feb 08, 2011
    This movie was so true to the book that I felt like I had seen it before. The book was a little more detailed, so I have to say I liked that better. However the movie was very well acted and captured the right feel and emotion.
    Sarah P Super Reviewer
  • Oct 12, 2010
    I think that they need to show this movie in every Sociology class. It's a perfect example of how, for example, Hitler's Germany was even possible. It shows how easily people can be manipulated and influenced by hateful thinking in society. It was an apalling thing to watch unfold, and intensify, but it was at the same time an amazing thing to watch. Scary, but amazing. ..On a side note, William H. Macy was fantastic, as usual.
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
  • Jan 13, 2008
    macy and dern play a married couple, where one of them is jewish, wartime newyork, as the neighburhood they live in take a dislike to there lifestyle, they feel compelled to keep itsecret, and when its found out , all maner of questions arise, a interesting look at hatred and racist people,
    scott g Super Reviewer
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