The Circle (2017)
Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better.
A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's ranks, and soon finds herself in a perilous situation concerning privacy, surveillance and freedom. She comes to learn that her decisions and actions will determine the future of humanity.
Director: James Ponsoldt
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: April 27, 2017
Cast
- Emma Watson - Mae Holland
- Tom Hanks - Eamon Bailey
- John Boyega - Ty Lafitte
- Karen Gillan - Annie Allerton
- Ellar Coltrane - Mercer Regalado
- Patton Oswalt - Tom Stenton
- Glenne Headly - Bonnie Holland
- Bill Paxton - Vinnie Holland
- Poorna Jagannathan - Dr. Jessica Villalobos
- Nate Corddry - Dan
Screenplay
- Dave Eggers (Novel)
- James Ponsoldt (Screenplay)
- Dave Eggers (Screenplay)
Music: Danny Elfman
Cinematography: Matthew Libatique
Editing: Lisa Lassek, Franklin Peterson
Production: Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation, Route One Entertainment, Playtone, Likely Story, 1978 Films, Image Nation Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $41M
Original Language: en
Themes
Societal Effects of Technology, Technology Addiction and Isolation, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
technology, video surveillance, criminal, cyber thriller, technicians, tech company, techno thriller
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Circle about?
- A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's ranks, and soon finds herself in a perilous situation concerning privacy, surveillance and freedom. She comes to learn that her decisions and actions will determine the future of humanity.
- Who directed The Circle?
- The Circle was directed by James Ponsoldt.
- Who stars in The Circle?
- The Circle stars Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan, Ellar Coltrane, Patton Oswalt.
- How long is The Circle?
- The Circle has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Circle?
- The Circle is a Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of The Circle?
- The Circle had a budget of $18M.
- How much did The Circle gross?
- The Circle grossed $41M worldwide.
- Where was The Circle produced?
- The Circle was produced in United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Circle?
- The themes of The Circle include: Societal Effects of Technology, Technology Addiction and Isolation, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils, Visions of Future and Technology.