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Feature film — 1998

Great Expectations (1998)

6.71h 51mComedy — Drama — Romance

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.

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A high-signal pick with 731 votes.

20th Century Fox / Linson Entertainment

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Director: Alfonso Cuarón

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Cast & crew

Ethan Hawke as Finnegan Bell

Ethan Hawke

Finnegan Bell

Gwyneth Paltrow as Estella

Gwyneth Paltrow

Estella

Hank Azaria as Walter Plane

Hank Azaria

Walter Plane

Chris Cooper as Joe

Chris Cooper

Joe

Anne Bancroft as Ms. Dinsmoor

Anne Bancroft

Ms. Dinsmoor

Robert De Niro as Prisoner / Lustig

Robert De Niro

Prisoner / Lustig

Josh Mostel as Jerry Ragno

Josh Mostel

Jerry Ragno

Kim Dickens as Maggie

Kim Dickens

Maggie

Nell Campbell as Erica Thall

Nell Campbell

Erica Thall

Gabriel Mann as Owen

Gabriel Mann

Owen

Jeremy Kissner as Finnegan at Age 10

Jeremy Kissner

Finnegan at Age 10

Raquel Beaudene as Estella at Age 10

Raquel Beaudene

Estella at Age 10

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