Focus (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, Focus is a drama film directed by Neal Slavin, running about 106 minutes. “Everything Is About To Become Very Clear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Focus stars William H. Macy as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman, Laura Dern as Gertrude 'Gert' Hart, David Paymer as Mr. Finkelstein and Meat Loaf as Fred, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Focus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Focus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Focus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Focus (2001)?
- In US, Focus is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Focus worth watching?
- Focus holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Focus?
- Focus stars William H. Macy, Laura Dern, David Paymer, Meat Loaf and Kay Hawtrey.
- When was Focus released?
- Focus was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.