Auto Focus

Looking for a crime drama that earns its twists, available on Crave? Auto Focus is it. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 221 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch Greg Kinnear work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Available now on Crave — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Auto Focus keeps coming up in conversation. Auto Focus treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death. The writing gets a boost from Greg Kinnear and Willem Dafoe, who sell every scene they're in. It was released in 2002. What makes Auto Focus hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Auto Focus will keep you hooked. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Greg Kinnear carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Auto Focus was released in 2002, directed by Paul Schrader. The full 104-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.