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Focus

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Released Feb 27, 2015

1h 45m

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Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Romance

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Nicky (Will Smith), a veteran con artist, takes a novice named Jess (Margot Robbie) under his wing. While Nicky teaches Jess the tricks of the trade, the pair become romantically involved; but, when Jess gets uncomfortably close, Nicky ends their relationship. Three years later, Nicky is in Buenos Aires working a very dangerous scheme when Jess -- now an accomplished femme fatale -- unexpectedly shows up. Her appearance throws Nicky for a loop at a time when he cannot afford to be off his game.

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Critics Consensus

Focus may have a few too many twists and turns, but it nearly skates by on its glamorous setting and the charm of its stars.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

Focus is a bit too slick, but engaging nonetheless.

Mar 7, 2017

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

It reminds us why he became a star in the first place, and provides a glimpse of where he might go from here.

May 28, 2016

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Sophie Gilbert

The Atlantic

If it's so easy to guess what women want, why is this movie so utterly devoid of any of it?

Dec 31, 2015

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

It tries to offer something refreshing, using the chemistry between Will Smith and Margot Robbie as its main selling point, but overall, it plays it safe with a predictable and dull plot about deceptions and scams. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/10

Sep 23, 2025

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Really good caper films tend to deliver one really good payoff. "Focus" feels like it has about three of those and all are flat-out awesome with just a hint of heavy-handedness.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 13, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Focus has the right formula for a solid genre-blender of action, adventure, and romance but neither Will Smith or Margot Robbie are enough to save the film.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 29, 2024

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Marcus T

This movie did not hold up as well upon a second viewing. Smith and Robbie didn't have convincing screen chemistry to make the romantic element stick. Robbie is a good actress, but they did not give her a character with any depth. The scams and cons were imaginative (often far fetched) as a diversion, but somehow the whole plot did not hold together that well. In the end the parts did not add up to a satisfying whole.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/06/25

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Jonathan K

That was fun, with good twists and solid pacing. Some plot points felt a little sloppy, especially the scenes meant to throw the viewer off the scent. They don’t fully add up once you see the whole picture. Overall, though, it's an enjoyable movie with charismatic leads. It strikes a good balance between keeping the viewer in the dark and still making them feel like they know what’s going on. The con was on and I genuinely didn't know what was going to happen. Fun time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/28/25

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thiago s

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/23/25

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Audience Member

Es una buena película, para ver un fin de semana con amigos o familia. La trama es atractiva y además te atrapa.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/22/25

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Leo G.

Nothing wrong with it! Great entertainment!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/24/25

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Stephen S

Full of twists and turns, a brisk and sleek pacing, full of glamorous style and thanks to the chemistry of Will Smith and Margot Robbie, this film is a lot of fun to watch. It's a gem.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Synopsis

Nicky (Will Smith), a veteran con artist, takes a novice named Jess (Margot Robbie) under his wing. While Nicky teaches Jess the tricks of the trade, the pair become romantically involved; but, when Jess gets uncomfortably close, Nicky ends their relationship. Three years later, Nicky is in Buenos Aires working a very dangerous scheme when Jess -- now an accomplished femme fatale -- unexpectedly shows up. Her appearance throws Nicky for a loop at a time when he cannot afford to be off his game.

Director: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Producer: Denise Di Novi
Screenwriter: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: DiNovi Pictures, Zaftig Films
Rating: R (Language|Brief Violence|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 27, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.9M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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