Circuit (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Circuit is a 2002 drama directed by Dirk Shafer, starring Jonathan Wade-Drahos and Andre Khabbazi. It runs 2 hours and earned $261,155 worldwide. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Dirk Shafer
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jour de Fête Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Circuit About?
The premise of Circuit without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former lawman, grappling with a crisis of identity, abandons his career and ventures into the alluring and dangerous world beneath the Hollywood facade. He becomes entangled with a captivating hustler and finds himself drawn into a cycle of amphetamine use. This descent into addiction forces him to confront his inner demons and embark on a turbulent journey of self-discovery, pushing him to his limits.
Circuit Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ex police officer
- gay male police officer
- police
- gay policeman
- town
- gay cop
- sex scene
- bare chested male
- men shower together
- male full frontal nudity
- male pubic hair
- prison shower
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- taking a shower
- male rear nudity
- pubic hair
- man takes a shower
- group shower
- party
- gay
- illinois
- prostitute
- downward spiral
- red party
- drugs
- truck
- circuit party
- hustler
- male prostitute
- drug abuse
- kissing a mirror
- homemade drug
- documentary filmmaking
- voyeurism
- prostitution
- shower
- gay slur
- death by overdose
- uses the word fag
- crying
- film within a film
- drug induced rage
- drug induced paranoia
- kissing in public
- plastic surgery addiction
- hallucination
- narcissist
- high on drugs
- club dj
- paying for sex
- reference to stevie wonder
Circuit Cast
Jonathan Wade-Drahos leads the cast, with Andre Khabbazi. Directed by Dirk Shafer.
- Director Dirk Shafer
Circuit Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Circuit 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Circuit Plot Summary
What happens in Circuit from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dirk Shafer’s “Circuit” delivers an intensely haunting and impactful narrative that dives into the darker aspects of gay life in America. The story follows Jonathan Webster, portrayed by Jonathan Wade-Drahos, a college-educated gay man who works as a police officer in a modest town in Illinois. Faced with the realization that his future is limited in this small community, he decides to relocate to the vibrant and sometimes overwhelming city of Los Angeles.
Full summary
The whole story of Circuit, scene by scene
Circuit Box Office
Circuit grossed $261,155 worldwide. $235,087 came from the US and Canada and $26,068 (10%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$261.2K
- US & Canada
- $235.1K
- International
- $26.1K
Circuit Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Circuit.
How Well Do You Know Circuit?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of the main character, Jonathan Webster?
Cars in Circuit
14 cars on screen, including the 2000 Ford Ranger and the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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2000 Ford Ranger Important role -
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role -
1997 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Circuit Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Party Boys” and “正极脉冲”.
- Also known as
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- Party Boys
- 正极脉冲
- O Circuito
- 서킷
- Круг
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Circuit FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Circuit, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Circuit?
Circuit runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Circuit released?
Circuit was released on April 26, 2002.
Who directed Circuit?
Circuit was directed by Dirk Shafer.
Who is in the cast of Circuit?
Circuit stars Jonathan Wade-Drahos and Andre Khabbazi.
How much did Circuit make at the box office?
Circuit grossed $261,155 worldwide ($235,087 domestic, $26,068 international).
How is Circuit rated?
Circuit has 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Circuit have a post-credit scene?
No. Circuit has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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