Great Expectations
“Let desire be your destiny.”
Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, "Great Expectations" takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.
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Where is Great Expectations streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve |
About Great Expectations
Great Expectations is a 1998 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The cast is led by Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Great Expectations was produced by 20th Century Fox and Linson Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on January 30, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $55 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Writers
- Mitch Glazer
- Release date
- January 30, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $55 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, Linson Entertainment
Great Expectations cast & crew
Great Expectations was directed by Alfonso Cuarón and written by Mitch Glazer.
The cast features Ethan Hawke as Finnegan Bell, Gwyneth Paltrow as Estella, Hank Azaria as Walter Plane, Chris Cooper as Joe, Anne Bancroft as Ms. Dinsmoor, and Robert De Niro as Prisoner / Lustig.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Patrick Doyle, cinematography is by Emmanuel Lubezki, and it was produced by Deborah Lee and Art Linson.
Is Great Expectations worth watching?
Great Expectations holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 692 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Great Expectations is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Great Expectations
Great Expectations isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Great Expectations
Ethan Hawke
Finnegan Bell
Gwyneth Paltrow
Estella
Hank Azaria
Walter Plane
Chris Cooper
Joe
Anne Bancroft
Ms. Dinsmoor
Robert De Niro
Prisoner / Lustig
Josh Mostel
Jerry Ragno
Kim Dickens
Maggie
Nell Campbell
Erica Thall
Gabriel Mann
Owen
Jeremy Kissner
Finnegan at Age 10
Raquel Beaudene
Estella at Age 10
Great Expectations — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Great Expectations in United States?
Great Expectations is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Great Expectations in?
Great Expectations is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Great Expectations rated?
Great Expectations is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 692 ratings.
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