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A Circle of Children

1977Movie1 h 40 min

82

GreatGoodWatch score

82

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

A teacher at a school for emotionally disturbed children takes an interest in one particular child who doesn't talk but emits a stream of gibberish.

Good for

Family movie night
Friends night
Teens

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You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by: Don Taylor
Written by: Steve Gethers, Mary Mac Cracken
Music by: Nelson Riddle

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Facts

March 10, 1977 · 1 h 40 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released: March 10, 1977
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is A Circle of Children worth watching?"

Questions about A Circle of Children

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Circle of Children worth watching?

82

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4).

Is A Circle of Children okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching A Circle of Children?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is A Circle of Children plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.