The Circle (2017)
A tech worker's rapid rise within a powerful corporation blurs the lines of privacy, surveillance, and freedom.
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.
How intense is The Circle?
The Circle is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Circle feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Circle
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Circle for you?
Is The Circle scary?
No. The Circle is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Circle gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Circle sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Circle OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Circle?
The Circle runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream The Circle?
The Circle is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Circle have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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