The Circle Theatrical release poster Directed by James Ponsoldt Produced by Anthony Bregman Gary Goetzman Tom Hanks James Ponsoldt Screenplay by James Ponsoldt Dave Eggers Based on The Circle by Dave Eggers Starring Emma Watson Tom Hanks John Boyega Karen Gillan Ellar Coltrane Patton Oswalt Glenne Headly Bill Paxton Music by Danny Elfman Cinematography Matthew Libatique Edited by Lisa Lassek Production companies Image Nation Abu Dhabi Likely Story Playtone Distributed by STX Entertainment EuropaCorp Release date April 26, 2017 (2017-04-26) (Tribeca) April 28, 2017 (2017-04-28) (United States) Running time 110 minutes[1] Country United States Language English Budget $18 million[2] Box office $11.7 million[2]