---
title: "The Circle"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-circle-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 339988
imdb_id: "tt4287320"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 4643
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Circle (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-circle-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Circle is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction. Produced and broadcast by Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, Route One Entertainment, Playtone. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A tech employee’s rise at a powerful firm puts humanity’s privacy at risk."

### Why Watch
- Features a strong cast including Emma Watson and Tom Hanks
- Raises thought‑provoking questions about privacy and surveillance
- Combines drama with sci‑fi thriller elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Rated PG-13, so intense scenes are toned down
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and adults, the film explores privacy and surveillance with a serious tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dystopian, tech-thriller, corporate, science-fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Ponsoldt
- **Networks / Studios**: Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, Route One Entertainment, Playtone

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Emma Watson** as *Mae Holland*
- **Tom Hanks** as *Eamon Bailey*
- **John Boyega** as *Ty Lafitte*
- **Karen Gillan** as *Annie Allerton*
- **Ellar Coltrane** as *Mercer Regalado*
- **Patton Oswalt** as *Tom Stenton*
- **Glenne Headly** as *Bonnie Holland*
- **Bill Paxton** as *Vinnie Holland*
- **Poorna Jagannathan** as *Dr. Jessica Villalobos*
- **Nate Corddry** as *Dan*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Circle released?
It was released in the United States on April 28, 2017.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The Circle is rated PG-13.

### Q: Who directed The Circle?
James Ponsoldt directed the 2017 film.

### Q: Which actors star in The Circle?
The film stars Emma Watson and Tom Hanks.

### Q: What genres does The Circle belong to?
It is categorized as drama, thriller, and science fiction.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Circle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/339988)
- [The Circle (2017 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Circle_(2017_film))
- [The Circle (2017) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/779031-the-circle/prehled/)
- [The Circle (2017) | Movie News & Review | - Pop Movee - It's…](https://www.popmovee.com/the-circle-2017-movie-news-and-review.html)

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