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Great Expectations
“From the Vivid Pages of Charles Dickens' Masterpiece!”
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Great Expectations at a glance
Great Expectations is a 1946 drama and romance film, running 1h 58m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Artiflix, Amazon Video and BFI Player.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1946-12-26
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- David Lean
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 391 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn this Dickens adaptation, orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Cast
14 names
John MillsPip
Valerie HobsonEstella
Tony WagerYoung Pip
Jean SimmonsYoung Estella
Bernard MilesJoe Gargery
Francis L. SullivanMr. Jaggers
Finlay CurrieAbel Magwitch
Martita HuntMiss Havisham
Alec GuinnessHerbert Pocket
Ivor BarnardMr. Wemmick
Freda JacksonMrs. JoeEileen ErskineBiddy
George HayesConvict
Hay PetrieUncle PumblechookQuestions about Great Expectations
Quick answersWhere can I watch Great Expectations in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Great Expectations is listed on Artiflix, Amazon Video, BFI Player, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Great Expectations suitable for children?
Great Expectations is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Great Expectations about?
In this Dickens adaptation, orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad…
How long is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations runs for 1h 58m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Great Expectations trailer?
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