Great Expectations

Name: Great Expectations
Released: 1998-01-30
Rating: 6.6

6.6/10 (705)

·1998· 111 min

Director: Alfonso Cuarón

"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.

Trailer

Cast

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

In brief

Great Expectations (1998) is a comedy, drama, romance film. With an average rating of 6.6/10 from 705 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 51min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is Great Expectations?

Great Expectations runs 111 minutes (1h 51min).

What rating does Great Expectations have?

Great Expectations has an average rating of 6.6/10 based on 705 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Great Expectations from?

Great Expectations was released in 1998.