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Great Expectations

2013Movie2 h 25 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

This stunning adaptation of Dickens' classic tale was captured live from the Vaudeville Theatre in the West End. Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Graham McLaren
Written by
Jo Clifford

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Facts

April 3, 2013 · 2 h 25 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
April 3, 2013
Runtime
2 h 25 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Would Not Hit a Girl, One Degree of Separation, Intentional Heartbreaker +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Great Expectations?"

Questions about Great Expectations

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Great Expectations?

Marquee TV

In the United States, Great Expectations streams on Marquee TV. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Great Expectations worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Great Expectations okay for kids?

Disturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Great Expectations good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Great Expectations plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Great Expectations use?

Would Not Hit a GirlOne Degree of SeparationIntentional HeartbreakerCharacter DevelopmentConnected All AlongHate SinkI Would Say If I Could SayMissing MomAge-Appropriate AngstAge-Gap RomanceAnguished Declaration of LoveFemme Fataleand 167 more

TV Tropes lists 179 tropes for it, including Would Not Hit a Girl, One Degree of Separation, and Intentional Heartbreaker.