Great Expectations

1974·Movie
1h 40min
74
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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Growing up, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.
Dickens AdaptationComing-of-Age StoryClass and SocietyMystery and IntrigueVictorian EnglandOrphan's JourneyRomantic UndertonesCharacter-DrivenNostalgic Charm

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Great Expectations

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Where can I stream Great Expectations legally?

Great Expectations is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Great Expectations worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Great Expectations?

1 h 40 min

Great Expectations runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Great Expectations?

Critics88
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Great Expectations higher (88) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Great Expectations in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Great Expectations?

4CAGBRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Great Expectations in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Great Expectations use?

Marriage of ConvenienceI Kiss Your HandRemake CameoFace of an Angel, Mind of a DemonTook a Level in KindnessPrison ShipLove Makes You EvilAloof Dark-Haired GirlUnrequited LoveTwice-Told TaleCentral ThemeNo Full Name Givenand 167 more

TV Tropes lists 179 storytelling tropes for Great Expectations, including Marriage of Convenience, I Kiss Your Hand, Remake Cameo.

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