A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover an agenda that will affect the lives of all of humanity.A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover an agenda that will affect the lives of all of humanity.A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover an agenda that will affect the lives of all of humanity.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 1 nomination
Nick Valensi
- Beck Bandmate
- (as Nicholas Valensi)
Julian von Nagel
- Julian
- (as Julian Von Nagel)
Amie McCarthy Winn
- Marion
- (as Amie McCarthy-Winn)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBill Paxton and Glenne Headly, who played the parents of Mae, both died the year of the film's release. Paxton died two months prior to the film's release on February 25 due to complications from heart surgery, and Headly died of a pulmonary embolism on June 8, less than two months after the film's release.
- GoofsWhen Mercer is being chased by the drone, there is a camera attached to both the driver and passenger window but in one shot on the bridge the driver-side window is rolled down.
- Quotes
[from trailer]
Eamon Bailey: Knowing is good, but knowing everything is better.
- Crazy creditsA dedication to Bill Paxton at the closing credits which reads: "For Bill".
- SoundtracksMetal Guru
Written by Marc Bolan
Performed by T. Rex
Courtesy of Spirit Music Group o/b/o Spirit Services Holdings, S.A.R.L.
Featured review
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I watched this film without reading a single review; my 14 year old son and I watched the trailer, thought it looked cool and watched it. Now I'm reading many poor reviews and wondering why?
This film won't set your world on fire or win an Oscar for best actress etc, but the message is compelling.
Taking a spin on how much data we give away to companies like Google, Amazon or Apple, The Circle focuses on privacy and our right to it, or lack of rights to it, in modern society.
The interesting take from this is that my children and I have differing views on the value of sharing on social media; after watching the film the 14 year old was a lot more aware of the issues around making our lives so public.
This film doesn't deserve an Oscar, but it does deserve better reviews than it has received. Sure, you can pick holes in some of the plot, but its message is strong. It was fantastic to watch Tom Hanks in a role not based on a true story, with a hint of menace to his character. Bill Paxton's final ever role before his sad passing is touching, and Emma Watson was interesting in her portrayal of Mae Holland.
If you're looking for something different to watch, ignore the reviews and give this a go.
This film won't set your world on fire or win an Oscar for best actress etc, but the message is compelling.
Taking a spin on how much data we give away to companies like Google, Amazon or Apple, The Circle focuses on privacy and our right to it, or lack of rights to it, in modern society.
The interesting take from this is that my children and I have differing views on the value of sharing on social media; after watching the film the 14 year old was a lot more aware of the issues around making our lives so public.
This film doesn't deserve an Oscar, but it does deserve better reviews than it has received. Sure, you can pick holes in some of the plot, but its message is strong. It was fantastic to watch Tom Hanks in a role not based on a true story, with a hint of menace to his character. Bill Paxton's final ever role before his sad passing is touching, and Emma Watson was interesting in her portrayal of Mae Holland.
If you're looking for something different to watch, ignore the reviews and give this a go.
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Melinda's Song
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $18,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $20,497,844
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,034,148
- Apr 30, 2017
- Gross worldwide
- $40,656,399
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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