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Circle of Friends

1995Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

DramaRomance
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic696.0Rotten Tomatoes77%73%

A romantic, hopeful drama movie about growing up and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

For everyone who ever thought the person they loved was out of their reach

Three girlhood friends now at college share first loves, first kisses and first betrayals. At the center of it all is the best-looking boy on campus. Can a self-conscious dreamer hook the biggest fish in the pond?

Feels like

  • Irish Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • 1950s Ireland
  • Female Friendship
  • Small Town Life
  • First Love
  • Betrayal
  • Nostalgic
  • Adaptation

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Pat O'Connor
Written by
Andrew Davies, Maeve Binchy
Produced by
Frank Price, Alex Winitsky, Arlene Sellers
Music by
Michael Kamen

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Facts

April 7, 1995 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
April 7, 1995
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$45 million
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Circle of Friends?"

Questions about Circle of Friends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Circle of Friends?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Circle of Friends worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Circle of Friends okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Circle of Friends good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Circle of Friends a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$45 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.