The Circle (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, The Circle is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by James Ponsoldt, running about 110 minutes. “Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's ranks, and soon finds herself in a perilous situation concerning privacy, surveillance and freedom. She comes to learn that her decisions and actions will determine the future of humanity.
Who’s in it. The Circle stars Emma Watson as Mae Holland, Tom Hanks as Eamon Bailey, John Boyega as Ty Lafitte and Karen Gillan as Annie Allerton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Circle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Circle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Circle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Circle (2017)?
- In US, The Circle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Circle worth watching?
- The Circle holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Circle?
- The Circle stars Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan and Ellar Coltrane.
- When was The Circle released?
- The Circle was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.