Circle of Friends
Seen it?1995 | 103 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved The Way We Were or Love Story, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$45 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 99K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pat O'Connor
- Chris O'DonnellJack Foley
- Minnie DriverBernadette 'Benny' Hogan
- Geraldine O'RaweEve Malone
- Saffron BurrowsNan Mahon
- Alan CummingSean Walsh
- Colin FirthSimon Westward
- Aidan GillenAidan Lynch
- Mick LallyDan Hogan
- Britta SmithMrs Hogan
- John KavanaghBrian Mahon