The Circle
“Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Circle | Official Trailer | Own it Now on Digital HD, Blu-ray & DVDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-09
Top Cast
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Emma Watson
Mae Holland
Tom Hanks
Eamon Bailey
John Boyega
Ty Lafitte
Karen Gillan
Annie Allerton
Ellar Coltrane
Mercer Regalado
Patton Oswalt
Tom Stenton
Glenne Headly
Bonnie Holland
Bill Paxton
Vinnie Holland
Poorna Jagannathan
Dr. Jessica Villalobos
Nate Corddry
Dan
Mamoudou Athie
Jared
Amir Talai
Matt
Smith Cho
Gina
Ellen Wong
Renata
Judy Reyes
Olivia Santos
Elvy
Sabine
Roger Joseph Manning Jr.
Beck Bandmate
Joey Waronker
Beck Bandmate
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 28, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.26x
+$22.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ponsoldt
- Screenplay & Story
- James Ponsoldt, Dave Eggers
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- The Circle
- Country of Origin
- United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.7M
- Production Studios
- Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, Route One Entertainment, Playtone, Likely Story, 1978 Films, Image Nation Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ponsoldt
James Ponsoldt, Dave Eggers
Danny Elfman
Matthew Libatique, Tommy Maddox-Upshaw
Lisa Lassek, Franklin Peterson
Stefanie Azpiazu, Anthony Bregman, Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks, Evan Hayes
Department Leadership Roster
James Ponsoldt
Director
James Ponsoldt
Screenplay
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Gary Goetzman
Producer
Tom Hanks
Producer
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Lisa Lassek
Editor
Matthew Libatique
Director of Photography
Dave Eggers
Screenplay
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Franklin Peterson
Editor
Gerald Sullivan
Production Design
Emma Potter
Costume Design
Wade Allen
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Circle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Circle about?
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.
Who directed The Circle?
The Circle was directed by James Ponsoldt.
Who stars in The Circle?
The principal cast of The Circle includes Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan, Ellar Coltrane.
When was The Circle released and how long is it?
The Circle was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Circle?
The Circle had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $40.7M at the worldwide box office (2.26 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Circle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Circle was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is The Circle based on a book or true story?
The Circle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dave Eggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Circle?
The Circle holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).