Great Expectations

From the Vivid Pages of Charles Dickens' Masterpiece!

19461h 58m7.3(389 votes)

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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 spin…

Great Expectations (1946) is a drama and romance film directed by David Lean. It stars John Mills, Valerie Hobson, and Tony Wager. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 389 votes.

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Director

David Lean

Cast

John Mills

Pip

Valerie Hobson

Estella

Tony Wager

Young Pip

Jean Simmons

Young Estella

Bernard Miles

Joe Gargery

Francis L. Sullivan

Mr. Jaggers

Finlay Currie

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Who stars in Great Expectations?

Great Expectations stars John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Tony Wager, and Jean Simmons, and was directed by David Lean.

How long is Great Expectations?

Great Expectations has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.

When did Great Expectations come out?

Great Expectations was released in 1946.

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Great Expectations is a drama and romance film.

Is Great Expectations worth watching?

Great Expectations holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.