Great Expectations

1998 | 111 minutes | 6.6 ★ (589)

Great Expectations
  • Overview

    Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, "Great Expectations" takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.

  • Release Date

    30 January 1998

  • DirectingAlfonso Cuarón
  • Budget

    $25,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $55,494,066.00

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