Great Expectations
2012, English. Directed by Mike Newell.
Prepare for a life of great expectations.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 361 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Great Expectations
Great Expectations isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mike NewellDirector
- Jeremy IrvinePhilip 'Pip' Pirrip
- Helena Bonham CarterMiss Havisham
- Ralph FiennesAbel Magwitch
- Holliday GraingerEstella Havisham
- Robbie ColtraneMr. Jaggers
- Sally HawkinsMrs. Joe
- Jason FlemyngJoe Gargery
- Ewen BremnerWemmick
- David WalliamsMr. Pumblechook
- Tamzin OuthwaiteMolly
- Daniel WeymanArthur Havisham
- Jessie CaveBiddy
Details
- Released
- 30 November 2012
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- David Nicholls
- Box office
- $6.2M
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What Great Expectations is based on
Great Expectations is based on Great Expectations, an 1861 novel by Charles Dickens.
Novel · 1861
Great Expectations
By Charles Dickens
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Great Expectations: quick answers
Is Great Expectations worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 361 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does Great Expectations have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Great Expectations. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Great Expectations parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Great Expectations is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Great Expectations on?
Great Expectations isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Great Expectations?
If you liked Great Expectations, try Great Expectations, Breathe, Endless Love.
Who directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations (2012) was directed by Mike Newell and stars Jeremy Irvine, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes.
What is Great Expectations based on?
Great Expectations is based on Great Expectations, an 1861 novel by Charles Dickens.