Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better.
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.
The Circle (2017) is a drama, thriller and science fiction film directed by James Ponsoldt, released on April 27, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega and Karen Gillan. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4,647 ratings.
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Emma Watson
as Mae Holland
Tom Hanks
as Eamon Bailey
John Boyega
as Ty Lafitte
Karen Gillan
as Annie Allerton
Ellar Coltrane
as Mercer Regalado
Patton Oswalt
as Tom Stenton
Glenne Headly
as Bonnie Holland
Bill Paxton
as Vinnie Holland
Poorna Jagannathan
as Dr. Jessica Villalobos
Nate Corddry
as Dan
Mamoudou Athie
as Jared
Amir Talai
as Matt
Directed by James Ponsoldt, written by Dave Eggers, James Ponsoldt and Dave Eggers, produced by Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks and Anthony Bregman.
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4,647 ratings.
**Despite a message film, an average!** A book based film. Pretty much set in the present world scenario. The world where the internet, the social media is controlling people. If any revolution must take place, that's none other place than the virtual world. So a young woman who worked hard to get a job in a leading tech company, starts her life anew. At one end, aged and seriously ill parents, and the other end,…
Reviewed on November 29, 2017
There are some shows that have a character for exposition. Velma in Scooby Doo comes to mind, and it is their job to summarize the plot points that the viewer has missed. This is a movie filled with Velmas. Everyone gives a little exposition, everyone has a lecture. And no one seems real because of it. The characters, good or bad, all sound scripted and monotoned. It hurts to watch it.
Reviewed on January 12, 2023
The Circle had a solid premise with relevant themes about privacy, surveillance, and corporate power, but it never fully delivered on its potential. The plot starts strong, setting up an intriguing world and characters, but the pacing feels off. It spends too much time in the setup and then rushes through key developments, making the shift into the main conflict feel unbalanced. The directing is straightforward but…
Reviewed on February 7, 2025
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The Circle (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Circle (2017) includes Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan and Ellar Coltrane. The film was directed by James Ponsoldt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Circle was released on April 27, 2017 and runs for 1h 50m.
The Circle (2017) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4,647 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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