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The Circle (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film

The Circle poster

Released in 2003, The Circle is a thriller film directed by Park Seung-bae, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. A serial killer (Woong-in Jeong) whose modus operandi includes painting abstract designs on his victims prior to raping, killing, and eating them is captured and interrogated by a hardened district attorney (Soo-yeon Kang). When the maniac fails to provide answers satisfying both the prosecution and defense attorneys, he is hypnotized and shocking secrets begin to emerge.

Who’s in it. The Circle stars Kang Soo-youn as Oh Hyeon-ju, Jung Woong-in as Kwang Rim and Choi Jung-yoon as Sang Hong / Son Mi-hyeong.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Circle page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Circle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Circle (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Circle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in The Circle?
The Circle stars Kang Soo-youn, Jung Woong-in and Choi Jung-yoon.
When was The Circle released?
The Circle was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.