

Circle of Friends
“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?
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Where is Circle of Friends streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends is a 1995 English-language drama and romance film directed by Pat O'Connor. The cast is led by Chris O'Donnell, Minnie Driver, Geraldine O'Rawe. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
Circle of Friends was produced by The Rank Organisation, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, and Lantana Productions and made in Ireland and United Kingdom. It was released on April 7, 1995, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $45 million worldwide.
- Director
- Pat O'Connor
- Writers
- Andrew Davies
- Release date
- April 7, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $45 million
- Production
- The Rank Organisation, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Lantana Productions
Circle of Friends cast & crew
Circle of Friends was directed by Pat O'Connor and written by Andrew Davies.
The cast features Chris O'Donnell as Jack Foley, Minnie Driver as Bernadette 'Benny' Hogan, Geraldine O'Rawe as Eve Malone, Saffron Burrows as Nan Mahon, Alan Cumming as Sean Walsh, and Colin Firth as Simon Westward.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Kamen, cinematography is by Kenneth MacMillan, and it was produced by Frank Price and Arlene Sellers.
Is Circle of Friends worth watching?
Circle of Friends holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 98 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Circle of Friends is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Circle of Friends

Chris O'Donnell
Jack Foley

Minnie Driver
Bernadette 'Benny' Hogan

Geraldine O'Rawe
Eve Malone

Saffron Burrows
Nan Mahon

Alan Cumming
Sean Walsh

Colin Firth
Simon Westward

Aidan Gillen
Aidan Lynch

Mick Lally
Dan Hogan
Britta Smith
Mrs Hogan

John Kavanagh
Brian Mahon

Ruth McCabe
Emily Mahon

Ciarán Hinds
Professor Flynn
Circle of Friends — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Circle of Friends in United States?
Circle of Friends is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Circle of Friends in?
Circle of Friends is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Circle of Friends?
Circle of Friends runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Circle of Friends rated?
Circle of Friends is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 98 ratings.











