Mae Holland (played by Emma Watson) is a protagonist in The Circle.
A call center intern who rises through the ranks at The Circle, becoming a fervent and controversial advocate for total transparency and digital connectivity, despite the tragic personal consequences of her actions. Eamon Bailey (played by Tom Hanks) is a protagonist in The Circle.
The charismatic CEO of The Circle who champions radical transparency and surveillance under the guise of corporate accountability, ultimately revealed to be a hypocrite when his private communications are exposed. Ty Lafitte (played by John Boyega) appears in The Circle.
The creator of The Circle's TrueYou social network who grows increasingly suspicious of the company's surveillance culture, secretly gathering evidence to expose the hypocrisy of its leadership. Tom Stenton (played by Patton Oswalt) appears in The Circle.
The Circle's Chief Operating Officer who actively supports and promotes the company's radical transparency initiatives, working closely with the CEO to expand its digital surveillance footprint.
The Circle (2017) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Mae Holland
(played by Emma Watson) — protagonist
A call center intern who rises through the ranks at The Circle, becoming a fervent and controversial advocate for total transparency and digital connectivity, despite the tragic personal consequences...
Eamon Bailey
(played by Tom Hanks) — protagonist
The charismatic CEO of The Circle who champions radical transparency and surveillance under the guise of corporate accountability, ultimately revealed to be a hypocrite when his private communications...
Ty Lafitte
(played by John Boyega) — supporting
The creator of The Circle's TrueYou social network who grows increasingly suspicious of the company's surveillance culture, secretly gathering evidence to expose the hypocrisy of its leadership.
Tom Stenton
(played by Patton Oswalt) — supporting
The Circle's Chief Operating Officer who actively supports and promotes the company's radical transparency initiatives, working closely with the CEO to expand its digital surveillance footprint.
Key Relationships
Mae Holland → Mae Holland
(Narrative Protagonist/Advocate)
Tom Stenton → Ty Lafitte
(Conflict Target Of Exposure)
Eamon Bailey → Ty Lafitte
(Conflict Target Of Exposure)
Eamon Bailey → Tom Stenton
(Alliance Co-Leaders)
Mae Holland → Tom Stenton
(Professional Colleague)
Mae Holland → Ty Lafitte
(Alliance Colleague)
Mae Holland → Eamon Bailey
(Professional Subordinate)
Story Analysis
A tech company's push for radical transparency leads to personal tragedy and corporate hypocrisy.
Plot Progression
The Transparency Initiative
The Cost of Connection
The Hunt and the Fall
The Final Exposure
Directed by James Ponsoldt
The Circle (2017) · 5.5/10 · drama, science-fiction, thriller
