Focus (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Focus is a 2001 romantic drama directed by Neal Slavin, starring Laura Dern and William H. Macy. It is based on Focus by Arthur Miller. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $645,418 worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Neal Slavin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Classics
- Based on
- Focus by Arthur Miller
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Focus About?
The premise of Focus without spoilers, adapted from Focus by Arthur Miller. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ambitious photographer Rob sets out to document the authentic pulse of urban life. While pursuing his art, he unexpectedly becomes involved with a local gang. This experience challenges his perceptions and forces him to face the difficult truths of their existence, blurring the line between observer and participant in a world far removed from his own.
Focus Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- one word title
Focus Cast
Laura Dern leads the cast, with William H. Macy. Directed by Neal Slavin.
- Director Neal Slavin
Focus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Focus 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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Focus Plot Summary
What happens in Focus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set during the waning months of World War II, this quietly powerful drama follows Lawrence Newman, a mild-mannered Gentile who works as a personnel manager and lives with his mother in Brooklyn. The community around him is frayed by fear and prejudice, as his friendly next-door neighbor Fred belongs to the antisemitic Union Crusaders, a group that places blame on Jews for the war, and the arrival of a Jewish storekeeper named Finkelstein adds to the tense atmosphere. In the midst of this climate, a gentile woman named Gertrude Hart arrives at Lawrence’s workplace to apply for a job, and Lawrence’s vengeful suspicion about her religion quickly reveals how easily bigotry can take hold.
Full summary
The whole story of Focus, scene by scene
Focus Box Office
Focus grossed $645,418 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$645.4K
- US & Canada
- $645.4K
Focus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Focus.
How Well Do You Know Focus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Where does Lawrence Newman live with his mother?
Cars in Focus
25 cars on screen, including the 1984 Cadillac Eldorado and the 1975 Datsun 280Z.
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1984 Cadillac Eldorado Main role -
1975 Datsun 280Z Important role -
1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Minor role -
1988 Lincoln Mark VII Minor role
Focus Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Ненавист” and “포커스”.
- Also known as
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- Ненавист
- 포커스
- Фокус
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Focus FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Focus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Focus?
Focus runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Focus released?
Focus was released on October 19, 2001.
Who directed Focus?
Focus was directed by Neal Slavin.
Who is in the cast of Focus?
Focus stars Laura Dern and William H. Macy.
How much did Focus make at the box office?
Focus grossed $645,418 worldwide.
How is Focus rated?
Focus has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 53 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is Focus based on a book?
Yes. Focus is adapted from Focus by Arthur Miller.
Does Focus have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Focus has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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