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Great Expectations

R19981h 51mAlfonso Cuarón
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 41% · Metacritic 55

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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.

ComedyDramaRomance
ArtistAffectationArtists' LifeInspirationalDramaticRomanticEmpatheticHopeful

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What is Great Expectations (1998) about?

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.

Who stars in Great Expectations?

Great Expectations stars Ethan Hawke (Finnegan Bell), Gwyneth Paltrow (Estella), Hank Azaria (Walter Plane), Chris Cooper (Joe), Anne Bancroft (Ms. Dinsmoor). The film was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

How long is Great Expectations?

Great Expectations has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is Great Expectations worth watching?

Great Expectations holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 41. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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