The Circle (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2014, The Circle is a drama and documentary film directed by Stefan Haupt, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A young teacher in Zurich in the 1950s falls in love with a transvestite star but is torn between his bourgeois existence and his commitment to homosexuality. He joins a gay organization that is eventually seen as the pioneer of gay emancipation in Europe.
Who’s in it. The Circle stars Matthias Hungerbühler as Ernst, Sven Schelker as Röbi, Babett Arens as Romy and Aaron Hitz as Willi Öttli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Circle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. 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 (2014)?
- In GB, The Circle is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. 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 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Circle?
- The Circle stars Matthias Hungerbühler, Sven Schelker, Babett Arens, Aaron Hitz and Martin Hug.
- When was The Circle released?
- The Circle was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.