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Circle of Two

1981Movie1 h 46 minPG

DramaRomance
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–38%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Summary

In Toronto, 15-year-old aspirant writer Sarah Norton meets 60-year-old painter Ashley St. Clair in a cafeteria while hiding from her stalker boyfriend. Ashley hasn't painted for ten years. He agrees to read Sarah's poems. They start seeing each other at his studio and Sarah falls in love with him, but Ashley does not reciprocate her feelings.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Jules Dassin
Written by
Thomas Hedley Jr., Marie-Terese Baird
Produced by
Henk Van der Kolk
Music by
Bernard Hoffer

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Facts

May 7, 1981 · 1 h 46 min · PG

Released
May 7, 1981
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Budget
$6 million
Available in
137 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Circle of Two?"

Questions about Circle of Two

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Circle of Two worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Circle of Two okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Circle of Two good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Circle of Two plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.