The Circle (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2000, The Circle is a drama film directed by Jafar Panahi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Various women struggle to function in the oppressively sexist society of contemporary Iran.
Who’s in it. The Circle stars Nargess Mamizadeh as Nargess, Maryiam Palvin Almani as Arezou, Mojgan Faramarzi as Mojgan - Prostitute and Elham Saboktakin as Elham - Nurse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Circle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Metrograph. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Circle (2000)?
- In US, The Circle is available to stream on Metrograph. 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Circle?
- The Circle stars Nargess Mamizadeh, Maryiam Palvin Almani, Mojgan Faramarzi, Elham Saboktakin and Monir Arab.
- When was The Circle released?
- The Circle was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.