Focus (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1996, Focus is a notable film directed by Satoshi Isaka, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A short, direct and to-the-point media-commentary thriller. A sleazy TV producer trying to exploit a quiet otaku (an obsessive hobbyist) whose hobby is electronic eavesdropping ends up getting a lot more than he bargained for when they eavesdrop on the wrong conversation and he prods said otaku into helping him "investigate" the lead, only to find out that some things (and people) are not always as they seem, when a minor altercation causes things to take a rather nasty turn....
Who’s in it. Focus stars Tadanobu Asano as Kanemura, Keiko Unno as Yoko and Akira Hirai as Iwai.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Focus has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Focus page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Focus (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Focus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Focus worth watching?
- Focus holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Focus?
- Focus stars Tadanobu Asano, Keiko Unno and Akira Hirai.
- When was Focus released?
- Focus was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.