Circle of Two (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1981, Circle of Two is a drama film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 106 minutes. “Theirs was a love against all odds.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 60-year-old artist shares a secret, platonic romance with a 16-year-old girl.
Who’s in it. Circle of Two stars Tatum O'Neal as Sarah Norton, Richard Burton as Ashley St. Clair, Norma Dell'Agnese as Ruspoli and Donann Cavin as Smitty, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Circle of Two has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circle of Two page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circle of Two tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circle of Two (1981)?
- In US, Circle of Two is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Circle of Two worth watching?
- Circle of Two holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circle of Two?
- Circle of Two stars Tatum O'Neal, Richard Burton, Norma Dell'Agnese, Donann Cavin and Elan Ross Gibson.
- When was Circle of Two released?
- Circle of Two was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.