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Great Expectations
“Let desire be your destiny.”
6.7 / 10• 1998• 1h 51m•R• English
ComedyDramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Ethan Hawke
Finnegan Bell
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alfonso Cuarón's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Great Expectations is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
