Great Expectations
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 from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, HBO Max, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, Fawesome, and Artiflix.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and FlixFling.
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Frequently asked questions about Great Expectations
Where can I watch Great Expectations in the United States?
Great Expectations is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, Fawesome, and Artiflix in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and FlixFling. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Great Expectations on HBO Max?
Yes. Great Expectations is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, Fawesome, and Artiflix.
Can I watch Great Expectations for free?
Great Expectations streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, Artiflix, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Great Expectations?
Great Expectations scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
Great Expectations stars John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Tony Wager, Jean Simmons, and Bernard Miles. David Lean is the director.
How long is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).
When did Great Expectations come out?
Great Expectations was released on December 26, 1946.
Which studio made Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was produced by Cineguild and J. Arthur Rank Organisation in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was made on a budget of $400,000.
How much did Great Expectations make at the box office?
Great Expectations grossed $420,000 worldwide, against a budget of $400,000.
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