Circle of Friends
“For everyone who ever thought the person they loved was out of their reach”
Synopsis
Three girlhood friends now at college share first loves, first kisses and first betrayals. At the center of it all is the best-looking boy on campus. Can a self-conscious dreamer hook the biggest fish in the pond?
Top Cast
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Chris O'Donnell
Jack Foley
Minnie Driver
Bernadette 'Benny' Hogan
Geraldine O'Rawe
Eve Malone
Saffron Burrows
Nan Mahon
Alan Cumming
Sean Walsh
Colin Firth
Simon Westward
Aidan Gillen
Aidan Lynch
Mick Lally
Dan Hogan
Britta Smith
Mrs Hogan
John Kavanagh
Brian Mahon
Ruth McCabe
Emily Mahon
Ciarán Hinds
Professor Flynn
Tony Doyle
Dr. Foley
Marie Mullen
Mrs Foley
Marie Conmee
Mrs Healey
Gerry Walsh
Mr Flood
Sean McGinley
Mr Duggan
Tom Hickey
Professor Maclure
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3x
+$30M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Maeve Binchy, Andrew Davies
- Original Score
- Michael Kamen
- Original Title
- Circle of Friends
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $45M
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Lantana Productions, Price Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat O'Connor
Maeve Binchy, Andrew Davies
Michael Kamen
Kenneth MacMillan
John Jympson
Frank Price, Alex Winitsky, Arlene Sellers
Department Leadership Roster
Pat O'Connor
Director
Andrew Davies
Writer
Frank Price
Producer
Anushia Nieradzik
Costume Design
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Alex Winitsky
Producer
John Jympson
Editor
Arlene Sellers
Producer
Jim Clay
Production Design
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Martin Grace
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circle of Friends
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Circle of Friends about?
Three girlhood friends now at college share first loves, first kisses and first betrayals. At the center of it all is the best-looking boy on campus. Can a self-conscious dreamer hook the biggest fish in the pond?
Who directed Circle of Friends?
Circle of Friends was directed by Pat O'Connor.
Who stars in Circle of Friends?
The principal cast of Circle of Friends includes Chris O'Donnell, Minnie Driver, Geraldine O'Rawe, Saffron Burrows, Alan Cumming.
When was Circle of Friends released and how long is it?
Circle of Friends was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Circle of Friends?
Circle of Friends had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $45M at the worldwide box office (3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Circle of Friends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circle of Friends was composed by Michael Kamen.
Is Circle of Friends based on a book or true story?
Circle of Friends is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Maeve Binchy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Circle of Friends?
Circle of Friends holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).