Great Expectations

"Let desire be your destiny."

Jan 30 1998 R 1h 51m
Drama, Romance

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.

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Plot

Based on Charles Dickens' timeless tale, this is a story of the love of a man for an unreachable woman. Updated to modern-day New York City, the story concerns a man of modest background who falls in love with a rich girl. But when a mysterious benefactor greenlights the man to make his dreams come true, everything done has the ultimate goal of making Estella fall in love with him.

Written by

Charles Dickens, Mitch Glazer

Directed by

Alfonso Cuarón

Cast

Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

The Linson Company, 20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

Trailers
Great Expectations - Trailer
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Scores
# of Votes
58,217
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
55
Popularity
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