The Circle Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jun. 27, 2017

The Circle

Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2017 Theaters

A young woman finds work in Silicon Valley with a tech company called The Circle and run by visionary leader Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks).

Director: James Ponsoldt

Starring: Tom Hanks • Emma Watson • Bill Paxton • John Boyega • Karen Gillan

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 50 m

3.33 / 5.0

73% WILL SEE 27% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When Mae (Emma Watson) is hired to work for the world’s largest and most powerful tech & 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 (Tom Hanks), 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.

Drama Thriller

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Who stars in The Circle – Cast List

Tom Hanks
Toy Story 5, Toy Story 4
Emma Watson
Beauty and the Beast, This is the End
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Bill Paxton
Edge of Tomorrow, The Terminator
John Boyega
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Karen Gillan
Avengers: Endgame, Jumanji 3
Patton Oswalt
GOAT, Chain Reactions
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Ellar Coltrane
Boyhood, Blood Money

Who is making The Circle – Crew List

A look at The Circle behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Ponsoldt last helmed Summering and The End of the Tour. The film's writer James Ponsoldt last penned Smashed and Pure.

Director: James Ponsoldt
Screenwriters: James Ponsoldt
Dave Eggers
Producers: Anthony Bregman
Gary Goetzman
Tom Hanks
James Ponsoldt

Studios: STXfilms; EuropaCorp
Production Company: Likely Story
Parkes-MacDonald Productions
Playtone

Production – What we know about the The Circle

Key Facts

Based on the 2013 novel by David Eggers which was published by Vintage.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Mar 2017

Completed

Changed The Circle movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2016

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Shooting will start in September in California.

Dec 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for a sexual situation, brief strong language and some thematic elements including drug use
Runtime: 1 hr, 50 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Circle Trailers and Clips

TV Spot: No Way

Theatrical Trailer

Teaser Trailer

Clip: Potential

Clip: Unified

Clip: Don't Belong

TV Spot: Uncover

The Circle Release Date: When was the film released?

The Circle was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 28 , 2017. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including How to Be a Latin Lover, Sleight and Rupture.