Circle (2015)
Fifty strangers in a mysterious chamber must choose who dies every two minutes, a relentless and bleak game.
In a massive, mysterious chamber, fifty strangers awaken to find themselves trapped with no memory of how they got there. Organized in an inward-facing circle and unable to move, they quickly learn that every two minutes, one of them must die…executed by a strange device in the center of the room.
How intense is Circle?
Circle is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Circle feels like
- Tone
- tensebleaksuspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Circle
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Circle for you?
Is Circle scary?
Only a little. Circle has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Circle gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Circle sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is Circle?
Circle runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream Circle?
Circle is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Circle have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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