The Circle

"Knowing is good. Knowing everything is better."

Apr 28 2017 PG-13 1h 50m
Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

James Ponsoldt, Dave Eggers

Directed by

James Ponsoldt

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

STX Entertainment, Likely Story, Image Nation, Playtone

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
102,935
Average Rating
5.4 out of 10
Metascore
43
Popularity
NA