Great Expectations
"Prepare for a life of great expectations."
Originally released in 2012. Great Expectations is a drama/romance film. directed by Mike Newell. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jeremy Irvine, Helena Bonham Carter, and Ralph Fiennes
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (353 votes)
Box Office
$6.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jeremy Irvine
as Philip 'Pip' Pirrip
Helena Bonham Carter
as Miss Havisham
Ralph Fiennes
as Abel Magwitch
Holliday Grainger
as Estella Havisham
Robbie Coltrane
as Mr. Jaggers
Sally Hawkins
as Mrs. Joe
Jason Flemyng
as Joe Gargery
Ewen Bremner
as Wemmick
David Walliams
as Mr. Pumblechook
Tamzin Outhwaite
as Molly
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $6,202,879
Production Companies
- Number 9 Films
- BBC Film
- Unison Films
- Lipsync Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Expectations about?
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...
Who directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was directed by Mike Newell.
How long is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Great Expectations released?
Great Expectations was released on November 30, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Great Expectations?
The main cast of Great Expectations includes Jeremy Irvine, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Holliday Grainger, Robbie Coltrane.
Is Great Expectations worth watching?
Great Expectations has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 353 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.