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The Circle (2017)

โ€œKnowing is good. Knowing everything is better.โ€

5.5/10 ยท 4,658 votes 1h 50m pg-13 ThrillerDramaScience-fiction

#289 of 319 films from 2017 #2269 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by James Ponsoldt ยท Written by James Ponsoldt, Dave Eggers

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Overview

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.

Cast

Emma Watsonas Mae Holland
Tom Hanksas Eamon Bailey
John Boyegaas Ty Lafitte
Karen Gillanas Annie Allerton
Ellar Coltraneas Mercer Regalado
Patton Oswaltas Tom Stenton
Glenne Headlyas Bonnie Holland
Bill Paxtonas Vinnie Holland
Poorna Jagannathanas Dr. Jessica Villalobos
Nate Corddryas Dan
Mamoudou Athieas Jared
Amir Talaias Matt
Smith Choas Gina
Ellen Wongas Renata

Facts

Release dateApril 27, 2017
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$40,651,864 (2.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt4287320

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Questions

How long is The Circle?
The Circle runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is The Circle worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 4,658 votes, which places it #289 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 10%) and #2269 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Circle?
The Circle was directed by James Ponsoldt. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The End of the Tour (2015), The Spectacular Now (2013).
Who stars in The Circle?
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.
What is The Circle rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Circle?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17294.

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