Movie

Great Expectations

“Let desire be your destiny.”

★ 6.6(692)19981h 51m

Great Expectations is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch Great Expectations

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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 Italy — 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.

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

Jeremy Kissner

Finnegan at Age 10

Raquel Beaudene

Estella at Age 10

Themes & keywords

artistaffectationartists' lifeinspirationaldramaticromanticempathetichopeful

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Great Expectations in Italy?+

In Italy, Great Expectations is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Great Expectations on Netflix?+

Great Expectations is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

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.