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The Circle streaming

2017 Movie France, United Arab Emirates, United States Sci-Fi, Mystery, Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction 110 min Ages 12+
By: James Ponsoldt With: Patton Oswalt, Glenne Headly, Karen Gillan, Ellar Coltrane, Tom Hanks

When Mae is hired to work for the world's largest and most powerful tech and social media company, she sees it as an opportunity of a lifetime. As she rises through the ranks, she is encouraged by the company's founder, Eamon Bailey, to engage in a groundbreaking experiment that pushes the boundaries of privacy, ethics and ultimately her personal freedom. Her participation in the experiment, and every decision she makes, begin to affect the lives and future of her friends, family and that of humanity.

Filmium rating
54%

Mood

Dark
Melancholic
Serious
Thoughtful
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

James Ponsoldt
Dave Eggers
John Boyega
Ellar Coltrane
Tom Hanks
Patton Oswalt
Karen Gillan
Glenne Headly
Emma Watson

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Camera Surveillance
Digital Aesthetic
Digital Cinematography
Immersive Visuals
Real-Time Footage
Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Linear
Techno-Thriller

Pace

Brisk
Fast-Paced
Thrilling
Urgent

Runtime

Shorter Runtime

Style

Cinematic
Contemporary
Modern
Realistic
Suspenseful
Techno-Thriller

Time-Period

Contemporary
Near-Future

Central Conflict

Individual Vs. Society
Personal Freedom
Personal Vs. Corporate
Privacy Vs Transparency
Privacy Vs. Transparency
Surveillance Ethics

Characters

Ceo
Social Media Influencer
Tech Worker

Ending

Ambiguous
Dystopian
Warning

Historical Context

Social Media Era
Tech Society

Key Plot Points

Public Exposure
Rise Of Mae
Surveillance Technology

Plot

Ethical Dilemmas
Privacy Invasion
Social Media
Social Media Obsession
Surveillance

Setting

Corporate Environment
Near-Future
Tech Company

Shooting Location

Los Angeles
Studio

Theme

Ethical Dilemmas
Loss Of Anonymity
Privacy Invasion
Surveillance
Surveillance Society
Transparency

Genre

Drama
Sci-Fi
Science Fiction
Techno-Thriller
Thriller

Audiences

Adults
Social Media Users
Tech Enthusiasts
Tech-Savvy
Young Adults

Titles

Ha'ma'agal
Kruh
Le cercle : Le pouvoir de tout changer
Melinda's Song
The Circle

Box Office Success

$40.7 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

Negative Reviews
Poor Critic Scores

Festivals

Tribeca

Popularity

Mixed Audience Response

Ratings

Metacritic 43
Rotten Tomatoes 15%

Reception

Box Office Success
Box Office Underperformance
Critical Reception
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2017
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