Great Expectations (1998)

  • R
  • 01/30/1998 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 51m

Let desire be your destiny.

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.

Alfonso Cuarón

Director

Charles Dickens

Novel

Mitch Glazer

Screenplay

Cast

Ethan Hawke's headshot

Ethan Hawke

Finnegan Bell
Gwyneth Paltrow's headshot

Gwyneth Paltrow

Estella
Hank Azaria's headshot

Hank Azaria

Walter Plane
Chris Cooper's headshot

Chris Cooper

Joe
Anne Bancroft's headshot

Anne Bancroft

Ms. Dinsmoor
Robert De Niro's headshot

Robert De Niro

Prisoner / Lustig
Josh Mostel's headshot

Josh Mostel

Jerry Ragno
Kim Dickens's headshot

Kim Dickens

Maggie

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