Focusdirected by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa

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In this slick and stylish crime caper, Nicky Spurgeon is a seasoned veteran of the confidence game, a master of misdirection who views life as a series of calculated risks and human interactions as nothing more than opportunities for gain. His meticulously ordered world is disrupted when he takes a novice grifter named Jess Barrett under his wing, teaching her the nuanced art of the long con. As the two travel through high-stakes environments ranging from the electric atmosphere of New Orleans to the glamorous world of international sports betting, their professional mentorship evolves into a volatile romantic entanglement. Fearing that their burgeoning feelings will compromise his precision and focus, Nicky abruptly severs ties with Jess, leaving their complicated partnership behind. Years later, Nicky is deep into a dangerous and highly complex scheme involving the high-pressure world of elite racecar technology when Jess suddenly reappears in his life, now transformed into a sophisticated and enigmatic operative. Her unexpected return threatens to upend his current operation, forcing Nicky to navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is an unaffordable luxury and every encounter could be a setup. As the line between ally and adversary blurs, Nicky must determine if Jess is a genuine partner, a dangerous liability, or the most convincing mark he has ever encountered.