7.5Is Great Expectations worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5).
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Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
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Great Expectations episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E1 Chapter One: An Eerie World, 8.5
- S1 E2 Chapter Two: The Secret Benefactor, 8.0
- S1 E3 Chapter Three: The Education of a Gentleman, 7.7
- S1 E4 Chapter Four: A Decaying Life, 7.3
- S1 E5 Chapter Five: The Hunt for Magwitch, 7.9
- S1 E6 Chapter Six: Late Regret, 8.2
Cast
16 of 16 · most episodes first
Anthony CalfPip
John Rhys-DaviesJoe Gargery
Jean SimmonsMiss Havisham
Kim ThomsonEstella
Ray McAnallyMr Jaggers
Anthony HopkinsAbel Magwitch
Sean ArnoldCompeyson
Mark WilliamsMr. Trabb's Son
Frank MiddlemassUncle Pumblechook
Owen TealeMr Drummle
Frank ThorntonMr Trabb
Stephanie SchonfieldClara
Maria CharlesSarah Pocket
Gerald CampionMr Raymond
Hilary MasonMrs Fagge
Shirley StelfoxMrs Camilla
Crew
- Directors
- Kevin Connor
- Written by
- Charles Dickens, John Goldsmith
- Produced by
- Greg Smith
- Music by
- Ken Thorne
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Facts
July 9, 1989 · July 11, 1989 · Ended
- First aired
- July 9, 1989
- Last aired
- July 11, 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Age rating
- NR
- Content
- Violence
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom, United States
- Available in
- 4 countries
- Keywords
- based on novel or book
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Great Expectations worth watching?"
Questions about Great Expectations
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch Great Expectations?
5 h
About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1989.
Is Great Expectations good for date night?
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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list 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 (8 of 10) more than on its plot.