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Focus may have a few too many twists and turns, but it nearly skates by on its glamorous setting and the charm of its stars. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Nicky (Will Smith), a veteran con artist, takes a novice named Jess (Margot Robbie) under his wing. While Nicky teaches Jess the tricks of the trade, the pair become romantically involved; but, when Jess gets uncomfortably close, Nicky ends their relationship. Three years later, Nicky is in Buenos Aires working a very dangerous scheme when Jess -- now an accomplished femme fatale -- unexpectedly shows up. Her appearance throws Nicky for a loop at a time when he cannot afford to be off his game.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Brief Violence|Some Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    comedy, drama, romance, mystery and thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
  • Producer:
    Denise Di Novi
  • Writer:
    Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $53.9M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    DiNovi Pictures, Zaftig Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Datasat, Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Will Smith
Nicky
Margot Robbie
Jess
Adrian Martinez
Farhad
Gerald McRaney
Owens
Rodrigo Santoro
Garriga
B.D. Wong
Liyuan
Brennan Brown
Horst
Robert Taylor
McEwen
Dotan Bonen
Gordon
Griff Furst
Gareth
Glenn Ficarra
Director
John Requa
Director
Glenn Ficarra
Screenwriter
John Requa
Screenwriter
Denise Di Novi
Producer
Charlie Gogolak
Executive Producer
Stan Wlodkowski
Executive Producer
Steven Mnuchin
Executive Producer
Xavier Pérez Grobet
Cinematographer
Beth Mickle
Production Design
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Audience Reviews for Focus

  • Aug 09, 2016
    Will Smith and Margot Robbie do more than enough to keep your attention throughout focus, but it doesn't help an overall underwhelming movie.
    Kameron W Super Reviewer
  • May 04, 2016
    Very interesting. Good story and plot. The ending is kind of meh, but either way, this is a cool film.
    Stephen S Super Reviewer
  • Apr 29, 2016
    http://cinephilecrocodile.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/focus-dir-ficarra-john-requa-2015-there.html
    Anthony L Super Reviewer
  • Sep 30, 2015
    fun and easy to watch but it really isn't grand in any sense. Will Smith should really dial the charisma down and try an indie film. I haven't seen him stretch and this film required someone with a little more depth. The ending was okay but nothing really special.
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
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