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Great Expectations

April 12, 1999 2h 48m 6.3/10 (19 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Great Expectations is a drama/romance film. directed by Julian Jarrold. With a runtime of 2h 48m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, and Charlotte Rampling

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 12, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 2h 48m 168 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (19 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC
  • GBH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Expectations about?

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...

Who directed Great Expectations?

Great Expectations was directed by Julian Jarrold.

How long is Great Expectations?

Great Expectations has a runtime of 2 hours and 48 minutes (168 minutes total).

When was Great Expectations released?

Great Expectations was released on April 12, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Great Expectations?

The main cast of Great Expectations includes Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Charlotte Rampling, Laura Aikman, Nicholas Blane.