Movie

The First Circle

“There is a special place in hell for the innocent. It is the First Circle.”

★ 6.5(2)19731h 38m

The First Circle is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Aleksander Ford
Release date: 1973-11-10
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Polish
Status: Released
Country: Sweden
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About The First Circle

The First Circle is a 1973 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Aleksander Ford, starring Gunther Malzacher, Elżbieta Czyżewska and Peter Steen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The First Circle in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story of the life of a political prisoner in a Russian gulag. Based on the book by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Cast

Gunther Malzacher

Gleb Nerzhin

Elżbieta Czyżewska

Simochka

Peter Steen

Volodin

Vera Tschechowa

Clara

Ursula Blauth

Dotty

Ole Ernst

Doronin

Ingolf David

David

Preben Neergaard

Bobynin

Hanne Borchsenius

Mrs. Bobynina

Vigga Bro

Nadja Nerchina

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Professor Chelnov

Per Bentzon Goldschmidt

Bulatov

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The First Circle in Canada?+

In Canada, The First Circle is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The First Circle on Netflix?+

The First Circle is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The First Circle?+

The First Circle has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The First Circle?+

The First Circle stars Gunther Malzacher, Elżbieta Czyżewska, Peter Steen, Vera Tschechowa and Ursula Blauth.

When did The First Circle come out?+

The First Circle is a 1973 movie directed by Aleksander Ford.

What genre is The First Circle?+

The First Circle is Drama film.

Who directed The First Circle?+

The First Circle was directed by Aleksander Ford.