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Auto Focus 2002

“A day without sex is a day wasted.”

Status
Released
Runtime
104 minutes
Director
Paul Schrader
Networks
Propaganda Films, Good Machine, Focus Puller Inc.
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 227 votes R CrimeDrama Released
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What is Auto Focus?

Topic: Film "Auto Focus" (2002). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2002
Status
Released
Runtime
104 minutes
Release date
Oct 18, 2002
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Propaganda Films, Good Machine, Focus Puller Inc.
Budget
$7,000,000
Revenue
$2,062,066
Genres
Crime, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 227 votes
Episode runtime
~104 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Propaganda Films, Good Machine, Focus Puller Inc.
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Topic: Film "Auto Focus" (2002).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Format: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 150-190 words.
First sentence: Must not contain spoilers.
Language: Plain English.
Title: Auto Focus.
Year: 2002.
Release Date: 10/18/2002 (US).
Genre: Crime and Drama, Biographical drama.
Director: Paul Schrader.
Cast: Greg Kinnear (as Bob Crane), Willem Dafoe.
Screenplay: Michael Gerbosi.
Source Material: Based on Robert Graysmith's book The Murder of Bob Crane (1993).
Plot:
Bob Crane was a successful TV star during the 1960s and a former Hogan's Heroes actor.
He projected a wholesome family-man image.
This masked a persona as a sex addict who recorded and photographed encounters with women.
He often had help from his friend, John Henry Carpenter.
The film shows how his double life affected him and his family and contributed to his death.

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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Auto Focus is currently available to watch or stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

Is Auto Focus worth watching?

Auto Focus holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 227 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Auto Focus and when was it released?

Auto Focus is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

Who directed Auto Focus?

Auto Focus was directed by Paul Schrader.

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