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Where to watch The Circle (2017) tonight

The Circle (2017) runs 1 h 50 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 5.5 from 4,680 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 50 min — ends 9:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released
April 27, 2017
TMDB rating
5.5 / 10 from 4,680 votes
Director
James Ponsoldt
Starring
Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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Questions people ask

How long is The Circle?
The Circle is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Circle rated?
The Circle is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Circle a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Circle?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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