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Overview
Nicky Spurgeon is an extremely accomplished con man who takes an amateur con artist, Jess, under his wing. Nicky and Jess become romantically involved, and with Nicky's profession of being a liar and a cheater for a living, he realizes that deception and love are things that don't go together. They split, only to see each other three years later......
Director / Creator
Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Writers
Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
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About Focus (2015)
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Overview
Focus (2015) is a Comedy, Crime, and Drama film from United States and Argentina. the film was directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. It runs 1 hour and 45 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Spanish.
What it's about
Nicky Spurgeon is an extremely accomplished con man who takes an amateur con artist, Jess, under his wing. Nicky and Jess become romantically involved, and with Nicky's profession of being a liar and a cheater for a living, he realizes that deception and love are things that don't go together. They split, only to see each other three years later... And things get messy.
Cast and crew
The film stars Will Smith, Margot Robbie, and Rodrigo Santoro in supporting roles. Co-directing duties were shared by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, a collaboration that shapes the film's overall tone and visual style.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Focus holds a rating of 6.6/10 based on 289,889 user votes. Metacritic aggregates a score of 56/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 3 nominations total. These numbers place Focus within the broader landscape of Comedy and Crime cinema from 2015, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
It can also be rented or purchased digitally through AppleTV, Amazon, and Fandango at Home. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Focus is worth knowing
If you enjoy Comedy or Crime films, Focus offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2015 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how comedy evolved during that period. Performances from Will Smith and Margot Robbie are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Focus on your watchlist for later.
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