The Circle (2017) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Mystery
The Circle (2017) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.6/10
The Circle Plot Synopsis:
When Mae is hired to work for the world's largest and most powerful tech and 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, 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.
James Ponsoldt"s The Circle (2017) is a new film where a woman gets a new job at a powerful tech company called The Circle. Sounds a little boring at first but the cast involved and the fact that this movie is a drama sci-fi thriller makes it one film worth keeping your eyes on. Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, and Karen Gillan star in The Circle.
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Type: MovieYear: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
Box Office: $20,497,844
Awards: 4
Language: English
Country: United Arab Emirates, United States, France
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Circle Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 28, 2017
Writers: James Ponsoldt, Dave Eggers
Producers: Stefanie Azpiazu, Anthony Bregman, Peter Cron, Sophia Dilley, Jose Fortanel, Gary Goetzman, Evan Hayes, Russell Levine, James Ponsoldt, Federica Sainte-Rose, Ron Schmidt, Alex G. Scott, Steve Shareshian, Marc Shmuger, Sally Willcox
Editors: Lisa Lassek, Franklin Peterson
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The Circle Plot Synopsis:
When Mae is hired to work for the world's largest and most powerful tech and 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, 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.
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The Circle (2017) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Circle Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Watson | ... | Mae |
| Ellar Coltrane | ... | Mercer |
| Glenne Headly | ... | Bonnie |
| Bill Paxton | ... | Vinnie |
| Karen Gillan | ... | Annie |
| Tom Hanks | ... | Bailey |
| Beck | ... | Beck |
| Nate Corddry | ... | Dan |
| Mamoudou Athie | ... | Jared |
| Roger Joseph Manning Jr. | ... | Beck Bandmate |
| Joey Waronker | ... | Beck Bandmate |
| Michael Shuman | ... | Beck Bandmate |
| Nick Valensi | ... | Beck Bandmate (as Nicholas Valensi) |
| John Boyega | ... | Ty |
| Regina Saldivar | ... | Partier |
| Katie Costick | ... | Partier |
| Julian von Nagel | ... | Julian (as Julian Von Nagel) |
| Amie McCarthy Winn | ... | Marion (as Amie McCarthy-Winn) |
| Eve Gordon | ... | Senator Williamson |
| Patton Oswalt | ... | Stenton |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Emma Watson (b. April 15, 1990) – Mae
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Ellar Coltrane (b. August 27, 1994) – Mercer
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: Ellar Salmon - Glenne Headly, as Bonnie, passed away at age 62 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Glenne Headley - Bill Paxton, as Vinnie, passed away at age 61 in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Pete Lautrec | 'Wild' Bill Paxton | William Paxton - Karen Gillan (b. November 28, 1987) – Annie
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 10¾" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Karen Gillian - Tom Hanks (b. July 9, 1956) – Bailey
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Tom H. | Tomu Hankusu - Beck – Beck
- Nate Corddry (b. September 8, 1977) – Dan
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Nathan Corddry - Mamoudou Athie – Jared
- Roger Joseph Manning Jr. – Beck Bandmate
- Joey Waronker – Beck Bandmate
- Michael Shuman – Beck Bandmate
- Nick Valensi – Beck Bandmate (as Nicholas Valensi)
- John Boyega (b. March 17, 1992) – Ty
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Regina Saldivar (b. August 29, 1985) – Partier
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Norma Regina Saldivar | Norma Saldivar
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