The Invisible Circus

2001, Drama, 1h 32m

63 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Despite Jordana Brewster's strong performance, The Invisible Circus lacks the necessary dramatic tension to be interesting. Also, the cultural and political contexts of the period are barely explored. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After learning that her sister, Faith (Cameron Diaz), has committed suicide in Portugal, Phoebe (Jordana Brewster), an 18-year-old hippie, decides to uproot from her San Francisco home to travel to Europe. Phoebe hopes to discover and experience the life that led to her sister's death by retracing her footsteps, which eventually leads to Wolf (Christopher Eccleston) -- Faith's boyfriend. However, as Phoebe's journey continues, a series of visions of Faith pushes her mind to the brink.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Drug Content|Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Adam Brooks
  • Producer:
    Julia Chasman, Nick Wechsler
  • Writer:
    Jennifer Egan, Adam Brooks
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $55.4K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    New Line Cinema
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo

Cast & Crew

Jordana Brewster
Phoebe
Christopher Eccleston
Wolf
Cameron Diaz
Faith
Blythe Danner
Gail
Patrick Bergin
Gene
Camilla Belle
Young Phoebe
Moritz Bleibtreu
Eric
Isabelle Pasco
Claire
Adam Brooks
Director
Jennifer Egan
Writer
Adam Brooks
Screenwriter
Arianna C. Bocco
Executive Producer
Julia Chasman
Producer
Tim Van Rellim
Executive Producer
Nick Wechsler
Producer
Nick Laird-Clowes
Original Music
Henry Braham
Cinematography
Elizabeth Kling
Film Editing
Laura Rosenthal
Casting
Robin Standefer
Production Design
Stephen Alesch
Art Director
Philippe Turlure
Set Decoration
Donna Zakowska
Costume Design
Hernani Borges
Production Manager
Ned Kopp
Production Manager
Ginette Mejinsky
Production Manager
Alain Agostini
Unit Manager
Julie Carr
Assistant Editor
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Critic Reviews for The Invisible Circus

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Full Review… Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly Full Review… Michael Thomson BBC.com Full Review… Geoff Pevere Toronto Star Full Review… Charles Taylor Salon.com Full Review… Sam Adams Philadelphia City Paper Full Review… David Edelstein Slate Full Review… Ellen MacKay Common Sense Media Full Review… MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher Full Review… Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Full Review… Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat Full Review… Michael Dequina Film Threat Full Review… Brent Simon Entertainment Today
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Audience Reviews for The Invisible Circus

  • May 22, 2013
    I don't know who keeps giving hippies money to make movies, but I wish they'd stop.
    Marcus W Super Reviewer
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