Great Expectations(1998)

Let desire be your destiny.

6.7(728)1h 51mJanuary 30, 1998

Synopsis

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.

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón

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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

Stephen Spinella

Carter Macleish

Marla Sucharetza

Ruth Shepard

Isabelle Anderson

Lois Pope

Peter Jacobson

Man on Phone

Drena De Niro

Marcy

Lance Reddick

Anton Le Farge

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Great Expectations is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Great Expectations come out?+

Great Expectations was released in 1998.

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Great Expectations runs for 111 minutes (1 hour and 51 minutes).

Who directed Great Expectations?+

Great Expectations was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

Who stars in Great Expectations?+

Great Expectations stars Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria, Chris Cooper and Anne Bancroft.

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Great Expectations holds a 6.7/10 rating from 728 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy, drama and romance.

Great Expectations(1998)

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