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The Tenth Circle (2008): Cast & Plot

The Tenth Circle (2008) movie poster

The Tenth Circle is a 2008 mystery thriller directed by Peter Markle, starring Britt Robertson as Trixie Stone, Jamie Johnston and Deborah Post. It runs 2 hours.

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The Tenth Circle (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Peter Markle
Genres
Mystery , Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Tenth Circle About?

The premise of The Tenth Circle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A family’s well-kept secrets are exposed when the daughter accuses her ex-boyfriend of rape.

The Tenth Circle Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • family secret
  • rape
  • sex scene
  • bare chested male
  • beating
  • locker room
  • bed
  • fall
  • teen angst
  • speculum
  • clothes on shower
  • family relationships
+21 more
  • dark secret
  • mother daughter relationship
  • medical examiner
  • medical examination
  • hospital
  • high school
  • gynecological exam
  • university professor
  • rapist
  • rape victim
  • murder investigation
  • father daughter relationship
  • drunkenness
  • comic book artist
  • bridge
  • accidental death
  • teen suicide
  • date rape
  • marital infidelity
  • based on novel
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

The Tenth Circle Cast & Characters

Britt Robertson leads the cast as Trixie Stone, with Jamie Johnston as Jason Underhill and Deborah Post as Mrs. Underhill. Directed by Peter Markle; 28 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Peter Markle

More films directed by Peter Markle, best-rated first: Bat*21, Youngblood, Hot Dog... The Movie and Odds Are.

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Plot

The Tenth Circle Plot Summary

What happens in The Tenth Circle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Freshman Trixie Stone accuses her ex-boyfriend Jason Underhill of raping her at a party, and the town’s quick verdict leans toward Jason, who insists the encounter was consensual. The accusation fractures loyalties as neighbors, classmates, and families take sides, and the narrative follows how the rumor mill reshapes lives. The tension is mirrored by the adults around Trixie, including Daniel Stone, a mild-mannered comic book artist with a rough upbringing, and Laura Stone, a college professor whose personal choices become entwined with the case. Jason’s reputation, and the future he hoped for, begin to crumble as the community’s judgment closes in.

Full summary

The whole story of The Tenth Circle, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Tenth Circle?

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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Who accuses her ex-boyfriend Jason Underhill of raping her at a party?

Cars

Cars in The Tenth Circle

20 cars on screen, including the 2006 Ford Explorer and the 2000 GMC Yukon.

All 20 cars
  • 2006 Ford Explorer in The Tenth Circle 2006 Ford Explorer Main role
  • 2000 GMC Yukon in The Tenth Circle 2000 GMC Yukon Important role
  • 1987 Jeep YJ in The Tenth Circle 1987 Jeep YJ Important role
  • 1990 Cadillac Brougham Funeral Coach in The Tenth Circle 1990 Cadillac Brougham Funeral Coach Minor role
Details

The Tenth Circle Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “The 10th Circle” and “L'Enfer du mensonge”.

Also known as
  • The 10th Circle
  • L'Enfer du mensonge
  • El décimo círculo
  • A tizedik kör
  • Desátý kruh
  • 第十圈
  • Десяте коло

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The Tenth Circle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Tenth Circle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Tenth Circle?

The Tenth Circle runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Tenth Circle released?

The Tenth Circle was released on June 28, 2008.

Who directed The Tenth Circle?

The Tenth Circle was directed by Peter Markle.

More films by Peter Markle

Who is in the cast of The Tenth Circle?

The Tenth Circle stars Britt Robertson as Trixie Stone, Jamie Johnston as Jason Underhill and Deborah Post as Mrs. Underhill, among 28 credited actors.

Does The Tenth Circle have a post-credit scene?

No. The Tenth Circle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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