Circle of Friends
Teens

Circle of Friends

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1995 · 103 min

Circle of Friends

Set in 1950s Ireland, three lifelong friends navigate their first year at university, experiencing romance, self-discovery, and challenges to their innocence. They learn about love, betrayal, and the complexities of adult relationships.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Moderate

4/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Kissing and suggestive situations
  • Social drinking and smoking shown
  • Mild thematic elements of betrayal
  • Some bullying and class snobbery

Models well

  • Friendship
  • Integrity
  • Self-acceptance
  • Growing up

Talk about it after

  • Navigating friendships through change
  • The importance of reputation and rumor
  • Dealing with betrayal and forgiveness
  • Understanding consent and peer pressure
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