Great Expectations
1946, English. Directed by David Lean.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 26 December 1946
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- David Lean, Cecil McGivern, Ronald Neame
- Budget
- $400K
- Box office
- $420K
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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 Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 391 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
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 NR 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 watch it free online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Great Expectations?
If you liked Great Expectations, try Jane Eyre, David Copperfield, Oliver Twist.
Who directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations (1946) was directed by David Lean and stars John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Tony Wager.
What is Great Expectations based on?
Great Expectations is based on Great Expectations, an 1861 novel by Charles Dickens.