Release Date
January 30, 1998
Director
Alfonso Cuarón
Writer
Mitch Glazer, Charles Dickens
Cast
Isabelle Anderson, Marla Sucharetza, Stephen Spinella, Raquel Beaudene, Jeremy James Kissner, Gabriel Mann, Nell Campbell, Kim Dickens, Josh Mostel, Robert De Niro, Anne Bancroft, Chris Cooper, Hank Azaria, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ethan Hawke
Studio
Running Time
113 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for language and some sexuality
What is Great Expectations about?
Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, GREAT EXPECTATIONS is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, GREAT EXPECTATIONS takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.
In a small Florida town on the Gulf Coast, eight-year-old Finn Bell lives with his sister Maggie and his "Uncle" Joe. They... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Ethan Hawke and Gwenyth Paltrow star in the updated version of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations, a peculiar romance that spans twenty years. Full movie review »
