Great Expectations (1998)
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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.
- Released: 1998-01-30
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 51m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 717 votes
Directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
Top cast
- Ethan Hawke as Finnegan Bell
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Estella
- Hank Azaria as Walter Plane
- Chris Cooper as Joe
- Anne Bancroft as Ms. Dinsmoor
- Robert De Niro as Prisoner / Lustig
- Josh Mostel as Jerry Ragno
- Kim Dickens as Maggie
- Nell Campbell as Erica Thall
- Gabriel Mann as Owen
Where to watch Great Expectations
- United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
- Canada: stream on Disney Plus; rent on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
- Australia: stream on Disney Plus; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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