# The Circle (2017)

> An ambitious young employee becomes the public face of a tech giant whose quest for total transparency threatens privacy, autonomy, and human connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/217546

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
- Director: James Ponsoldt
- Cast: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan, Ellar Coltrane, Patton Oswalt, Glenne Headly, Bill Paxton
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4287320/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: paranoid, polished, uneasy, tech thriller night, social media discussion

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