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The Circle

6.520141h 42mMovieDramaDocumentary

A young teacher in Zurich in the 1950s falls in love with a transvestite star but is torn between his bourgeois existence and his commitment to homosexuality. He joins a gay organization that is eventually seen as the pioneer of gay emancipation in Europe.

DirectorStefan Haupt
WritersUrs Frey·Ivan Madeo
ProducersUrs Frey·Ivan Madeo

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stefan Haupt

MHMatthias Hungerbühler
Matthias Hungerbühler
Ernst Ostertag
SSSven Schelker
Sven Schelker
Röbi Rapp
BA
Babett Arens
Romy Sieber
AHAaron Hitz
Aaron Hitz
Teacher Willi Öttli
MHMartin Hug
Martin Hug
Commissioner Baumgartner
PJPeter Jecklin
Peter Jecklin
Principal Dr. Max Sieber
UJUeli Jäggi
Ueli Jäggi
Martin Ostertag
SL
Sebastian Ledesma
Rinaldi - Italian Rent-Boy
MLMarie Leuenberger
Marie Leuenberger
Miss Gabi Gerster
MM
Matthias Meier
Jean-Martin
MM
Markus Merz
Commissioner Stamm
AJAntoine Monot Jr.
Antoine Monot Jr.
Gian

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The Circle — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Circle?

The Circle is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Circle on Netflix?

No, The Circle is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Circle on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Circle isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Circle for free?

The Circle is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.