The Circle
2017 · 110 min · Director: James Ponsoldt
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
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.
Emotional fingerprint
The Circle (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Anxiety 35%, Confusion 25%, Anticipation 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Anxiety35%
- Confusion25%
- Anticipation20%
- Disturbing20%
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Anxiety, Confusion, Anticipation. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Anxiety, Confusion and Anticipation. Its IMDb rating of 5.4/10 suggests a mixed audience reception; consider how well the emotional profile suits you. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 57/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Disturbing
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Disturbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Sadness | 36 % | 17 % | 28 % | 3 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Curiosity | 44 % | 15 % | 40 % | 9 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Curiosity | 50 % | 15 % | 48 % | 16 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 18 % | 40 % | 18 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Humor | 44 % | 25 % | 29 % | 18 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Tension | 43 % | 30 % | 28 % | 23 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Sadness | 45 % | 29 % | 35 % | 24 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Curiosity | 51 % | 38 % | 44 % | 31 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Tension | 60 % | 54 % | 43 % | 40 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Tension | 61 % | 54 % | 35 % | 39 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Disturbing | 51 % | 39 % | 30 % | 38 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Humor | 43 % | 30 % | 28 % | 35 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Curiosity | 44 % | 35 % | 32 % | 36 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Disturbing | 54 % | 48 % | 38 % | 45 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 68 % | 63 % | 33 % | 55 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Tension | 74 % | 61 % | 26 % | 51 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Sadness | 69 % | 49 % | 33 % | 38 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Tension | 61 % | 45 % | 39 % | 39 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Disturbing | 55 % | 40 % | 33 % | 45 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 107′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Gina
Sabine
Beck Bandmate
Beck Bandmate
Beck Bandmate
Partier
Details
- Directed by
- James Ponsoldt
- Written by
- Dave Eggers, James Ponsoldt
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Country
- United Arab Emirates, United States, France
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Anxiety
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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