---
title: "Circle"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/circle-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 335866
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Circle (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/circle-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Circle is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Votiv Films, Taggart Productions, Felt Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Strangers awaken in a locked chamber where a deadly game forces a death every two minutes."

### Why Watch
- Tense, high‑concept premise
- Explores human nature under pressure
- Compact runtime keeps story tight

### Caveats & Content Note
- Large ensemble limits deep character development
- Repetitive setting can feel static
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and unsettling themes, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: psychological, thriller, claustrophobic, sci-fi, horror

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/circle-2015#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mario Miscione, Aaron Hann
- **Networks / Studios**: Votiv Films, Taggart Productions, Felt Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Julie Benz** as *Wife*
- **Carter Jenkins** as *College Guy*
- **Cesar Garcia** as *Tattooed Man*
- **Mercy Malick** as *Lesbian*
- **Lisa Pelikan** as *Cancer Survivor*
- **Molly Jackson** as *Little Girl*
- **Sara Sanderson** as *Pretty Girl / Christina*
- **Michael Nardelli** as *Eric*
- **Lawrence Kao** as *Asian Kid*
- **Fay DeWitt** as *Old Woman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Circle belong to?
Circle is a horror, science‑fiction, mystery, and psychological thriller film.

### Q: When was Circle released in the United States?
It was released on May 28, 2015 in the US.

### Q: Who wrote and directed Circle?
The film was written and directed by Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 26 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of Circle?
Fifty strangers awaken in a mysterious chamber and must face a deadly selection process where one person dies every two minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Circle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/335866)
- [Circle (2015 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_(2015_film))
- [Circle (2015) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/382167-circle/prehled/)
- [Circle: Uzavřený kruh – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle:_Uzav%C5%99en%C3%BD_kruh)
- [Circle 60% (2015) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/434140-circle)
- [Circle [2015] - Horrory.cz](https://horrory.cz/film/circle)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*