Zero Focus (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, Zero Focus is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Isshin Inudo, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. One week after their marriage, Kenichi Ubara bids farewell to his wife Sadako Ubara prior to departing for Kanazawa on a business trip. The couple met on a blind date through a matchmaker before marrying. Kenichi promises to return to shortly, but never returns. Sadako then travels to Kanazawa to uncover his whereabouts. There she meets two women. Sachiko Murota, whose husband owns Murotanae Yeolgiwa Company. The Murotanae Company once contracted Kenichi for work. Sachiko is currently working on helping a woman become the first female mayor. Sadako also meets Hisako Tanuma, a woman who works as a receptionist for the Murotanae Company. Hisako comes from a poor background and lacks education. Yet, she got the job through the owner of the company.
Who’s in it. Zero Focus stars Tae Kimura as Hisako Tanuma, Miki Nakatani as Sachiko Murota, Ryoko Hirosue as Sadako Ubara and Hidetoshi Nishijima as Kenichi Ubara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Zero Focus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Zero Focus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Zero Focus worth watching?
- Zero Focus holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zero Focus?
- Zero Focus stars Tae Kimura, Miki Nakatani, Ryoko Hirosue, Hidetoshi Nishijima and Takeshi Kaga.
- When was Zero Focus released?
- Zero Focus was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.