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Circle of Friends

  • 1995
  • PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
9.4K
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Minnie Driver and Chris O'Donnell in Circle of Friends (1995)
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DramaRomance

Three women, who've been friends since childhood, meet at university in Dublin in 1957. Student and boyfriend life begins.Three women, who've been friends since childhood, meet at university in Dublin in 1957. Student and boyfriend life begins.Three women, who've been friends since childhood, meet at university in Dublin in 1957. Student and boyfriend life begins.

  • Director
    • Pat O'Connor
  • Writers
    • Andrew Davies
    • Maeve Binchy
  • Stars
    • Chris O'Donnell
    • Minnie Driver
    • Geraldine O'Rawe
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    9.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Pat O'Connor
    • Writers
      • Andrew Davies
      • Maeve Binchy
    • Stars
      • Chris O'Donnell
      • Minnie Driver
      • Geraldine O'Rawe
    • 58User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:23
    Circle of Friends

    Photos48

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    Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell
    • Jack
    Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver
    • Benny
    Geraldine O'Rawe
    Geraldine O'Rawe
    • Eve
    Saffron Burrows
    Saffron Burrows
    • Nan
    Alan Cumming
    Alan Cumming
    • Sean
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Simon Westward
    Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen
    • Aidan
    Mick Lally
    • Dan Hogan
    Britta Smith
    Britta Smith
    • Mrs Hogan
    John Kavanagh
    John Kavanagh
    • Brian Mahon
    Ruth McCabe
    Ruth McCabe
    • Emily Mahon
    Ciarán Hinds
    Ciarán Hinds
    • Professor Flynn
    Tony Doyle
    Tony Doyle
    • Dr. Foley
    Marie Mullen
    • Mrs Foley
    Marie Conmee
    Marie Conmee
    • Mrs Healey
    Gerry Walsh
    • Mr Flood
    Sean McGinley
    Sean McGinley
    • Mr Duggan
    Tom Hickey
    Tom Hickey
    • Professor Maclure
    • Director
      • Pat O'Connor
    • Writers
      • Andrew Davies
      • Maeve Binchy
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Minnie Driver gained 30 pounds for the role of Benny.
    • Goofs
      When Benny and Eve are walking down the street near the beginning of the film, the local butcher comes out of his shop holding a cleaver in his hand. In the immediate next shot, both of his hands are tucked into his apron with no cleaver in sight.
    • Quotes

      [Last line, delivered happily after sex with Jack]

      Bernadette 'Benny' Hogan: Bless me father, for I have sinned!

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Dolores Claiborne/Funny Bones/Major Payne/Circle of Friends/Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      You're The One
      Performed by Maire Brennan and Shane MacGowan
      Written by Michael Kamen and Shane MacGowan
      Produced by Trevor Horn for Horn Productions

    User reviews58

    Featured review

    one of my favorites!

    I love this movie it is one of my faves! I read the book before I saw the movie and Usually I am disappointed by the movies if i read the book first...but not in this case..it stays true to the book and minnie driver does an excellent job as "Benny"! Chris O'Donnell plays the role of jack magnificently! Benny may not be the most beautiful of her friends but she can still win over the most handsome guy! A great movie and a definite must see!
    • rachelb-2
    • Oct 16, 2002
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Ireland
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Arkadaş çevresi
    • Filming locations
      • Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Price Entertainment
      • Lantana
      • Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $23,389,975
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $125,587
      • Mar 19, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,389,975
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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