Zero Focus (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, Zero Focus is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Yoshitaro Nomura, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. One week into newlywed Teiko Uhara's marriage, her husband, Kenichi, leaves on a short business trip and never returns. Teiko travels across Japan to search for him, and along the way discovers some surprising facts about her husband's past. With only a pair of old photographs among his belongings to go off of, Teiko tries to figure out what has happened to him.
Who’s in it. Zero Focus stars Yoshiko Kuga as Teiko Uhara, Hizuru Takachiho as Sachiko Murota / Emmy, Ineko Arima as Hisako Tanuma and Kôji Nanbara as Kenichi Uhara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Zero Focus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zero Focus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zero Focus tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zero Focus (1961)?
- In US, Zero Focus is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zero Focus worth watching?
- Zero Focus holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Zero Focus?
- Zero Focus stars Yoshiko Kuga, Hizuru Takachiho, Ineko Arima, Kôji Nanbara and Kō Nishimura.
- When was Zero Focus released?
- Zero Focus was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.