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Great Expectations

1967Show1 season10 episodes

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Alan Bridges
Written by
Charles Dickens, Hugh Leonard
Produced by
Campbell Logan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 22, 1967 · March 26, 1967 · Ended

First aired
January 22, 1967
Last aired
March 26, 1967
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Great Expectations worth watching?"

Questions about Great Expectations

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Great Expectations worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Great Expectations okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Great Expectations?

4 h

About 4 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1967 to 1967.

Is Great Expectations plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Great Expectations good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.