Great Expectations (1998)
Let desire be your destiny.
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.
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: January 30, 1998
Cast
- Ethan Hawke - Finnegan Bell
- Gwyneth Paltrow - Estella
- Hank Azaria - Walter Plane
- Chris Cooper - Joe
- Anne Bancroft - Ms. Dinsmoor
- Robert De Niro - Prisoner / Lustig
- Josh Mostel - Jerry Ragno
- Kim Dickens - Maggie
- Nell Campbell - Erica Thall
- Gabriel Mann - Owen
Screenplay
- Charles Dickens (Novel)
- Mitch Glazer (Screenplay)
Music: Patrick Doyle
Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
Editing: Steven Weisberg
Production: 20th Century Fox, Linson Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $55M
Original Language: en
Themes
Stories of Hope and Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
artist, affectation, artists' life, inspirational, dramatic, romantic, empathetic, hopeful
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Great Expectations about?
- 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.
- Who directed Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
- Who stars in Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations stars Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria, Chris Cooper, Anne Bancroft, Robert De Niro.
- How long is Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations had a budget of $25M.
- How much did Great Expectations gross?
- Great Expectations grossed $55M worldwide.
- Where was Great Expectations produced?
- Great Expectations was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Great Expectations?
- The themes of Great Expectations include: Stories of Hope and Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories.