Great Expectations
“Let desire be your destiny.”
Great Expectations is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
Where to watch Great Expectations
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Release date
- 1998-01-30
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $55,494,066
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- 20th Century Fox
Great Expectations — trailer
About Great Expectations
Great Expectations is a 1998 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, starring Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow and Hank Azaria. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 692 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Great Expectations in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Great Expectations in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Great Expectations on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video.
Is Great Expectations on Netflix?+
Great Expectations is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.
How long is Great Expectations?+
Great Expectations has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
Who stars in Great Expectations?+
Great Expectations stars Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria, Chris Cooper and Anne Bancroft.
When did Great Expectations come out?+
Great Expectations is a 1998 movie directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
What genre is Great Expectations?+
Great Expectations is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Great Expectations?+
Great Expectations was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
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