Mr. Pip
2012, English. Directed by Andrew Adamson.
When they needed hope, he gave them great expectations.
As a war rages on in the province of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea, a young girl becomes transfixed by the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations, which is being read at school by the only white man in the village.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 8 September 2012
- Country
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Written by
- Andrew Adamson
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What Mr. Pip is based on
Mr. Pip is based on Mister Pip (2006) by Lloyd Jones.
2006
Mister Pip
By Lloyd Jones
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Mr. Pip: quick answers
Is Mr. Pip worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Pip?
Mr. Pip runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Mr. Pip have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mr. Pip. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mr. Pip parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mr. Pip yet.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Pip on?
Mr. Pip isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Pip?
If you liked Mr. Pip, try The First Grader, Beasts of No Nation, White Bird.
Who directed Mr. Pip?
Mr. Pip (2012) was directed by Andrew Adamson and stars Hugh Laurie, Xzannjah Matsi, Healesville Joel.
What is Mr. Pip based on?
Mr. Pip is based on Mister Pip (2006) by Lloyd Jones.