Focus(2001)
Everything is about to become very clear.
Focus Synopsis
In the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brooklyn neighbors. Suddenly the victims of religious and racial persecution, they find themselves aligned with a local Jewish immigrant in a struggle for dignity and survival.
Focus (2001) is a drama film directed by Neal Slavin, released on October 19, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars William H. Macy, Laura Dern, David Paymer and Meat Loaf. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
- Director:
- Neal Slavin
- Writers:
- Arthur Miller, Kendrew Lascelles
- Producers:
- Michael Bloomberg, Robert A. Miller, Neal Slavin
- Cinematographer:
- Juan Ruiz Anchía
- Composer:
- Mark Adler
- Production:
- Focus Productions Inc., Carros Pictures, Dog Pond Productions, Paramount Classics
- Revenue:
- $645,418
- Status:
- Released
Focus (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Focus before you stream it.
Focus Cast & Crew
Main cast
William H. Macy
as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
Laura Dern
as Gertrude 'Gert' Hart
David Paymer
as Mr. Finkelstein
Meat Loaf
as Fred
Kay Hawtrey
as Mrs. Newman
Michael Copeman
as Carlson
Kenneth Welsh
as Father Crighton
Peter Oldring
as Willy Doyle
- Joseph Ziegler
Joseph Ziegler
as Mr. Gargan
- Arlene Meadows
Arlene Meadows
as Mrs. Dewitt
Kevin Jubinville
as Mr. Cole Stevens
Wendy Lyon
as Elsie
Key crew
Directed by Neal Slavin, written by Arthur Miller and Kendrew Lascelles, produced by Michael Bloomberg, Robert A. Miller and Neal Slavin.
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Focus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 33 ratings.
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Focus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Focus online?
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Focus (2001) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Focus?
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The main cast of Focus (2001) includes William H. Macy, Laura Dern, David Paymer, Meat Loaf and Kay Hawtrey. The film was directed by Neal Slavin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Focus released?
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Focus was released on October 19, 2001 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Focus worth watching?
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Focus (2001) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Focus?
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Yes. The official Focus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.