Great Expectations(1998)
“Let desire be your destiny.”
Overview
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.
Director
Alfonso Cuarón
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$55M
Cast
Ethan Hawke
as Finnegan Bell
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Estella
Hank Azaria
as Walter Plane
Chris Cooper
as Joe
Anne Bancroft
as Ms. Dinsmoor
Robert De Niro
as Prisoner / Lustig
Josh Mostel
as Jerry Ragno
Kim Dickens
as Maggie
Nell Campbell
as Erica Thall
Gabriel Mann
as Owen
Jeremy Kissner
as Finnegan at Age 10
Raquel Beaudene
as Estella at Age 10
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$55M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox • Linson Entertainment
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What is Great Expectations 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 directed Great Expectations?▼
Great Expectations was directed by Alfonso Cuarón and released in 1998. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Great Expectations?▼
Great Expectations has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Great Expectations?▼
The cast of Great Expectations includes Ethan Hawke as Finnegan Bell, Gwyneth Paltrow as Estella, Hank Azaria as Walter Plane, Chris Cooper as Joe, Anne Bancroft as Ms. Dinsmoor and more.
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