Great Expectations
An orphan named Pip is given a mysterious fortune and sent to London to become a gentleman, with a benefactor whose identity is hidden.
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An orphan named Pip is given a mysterious fortune and sent to London to become a gentleman, with a benefactor whose identity is hidden.
Why watch David Lean directed John Mills and Valerie Hobson in this adaptation of Charles Dickens's novel, with a supporting cast including Alec Guinness.
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- Where can I watch Great Expectations?
- In Canada: The Criterion Channel, Apple TV (rent) and Apple TV (buy). In the US: Tubi, HBO Max, The Roku Channel, The Criterion Channel, Apple TV (rent), Prime Video (rent), Apple TV (buy) and Prime Video (buy). In the UK: Prime Video (rent) and Apple TV (buy). In Australia: Apple TV (rent) and Apple TV (buy). In New Zealand: Apple TV (rent) and Apple TV (buy).
- What is Great Expectations about?
- An orphan named Pip is given a mysterious fortune and sent to London to become a gentleman, with a benefactor whose identity is hidden.
- Who is in the cast of Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations stars Alec Guinness, Jean Simmons, John Mills, Valerie Hobson and Torin Thatcher.
- Who directed Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations was directed by David Lean.
- When did Great Expectations come out?
- Great Expectations was released on 1 January 1946.
- How long is Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations runs 118 minutes (1 h 58 min).
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