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Great Expectations

7.319461h 58mNRMovieDramaRomance

In this Dickens adaptation, orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but…

DirectorDavid Lean
WritersDavid Lean·Cecil McGivern
ProducersAnthony Havelock-Allan·Ronald Neame

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Cast · Directed by David Lean

JMJohn Mills
John Mills
Pip
VHValerie Hobson
Valerie Hobson
Estella
TWTony Wager
Tony Wager
Young Pip
JSJean Simmons
Jean Simmons
Young Estella
BMBernard Miles
Bernard Miles
Joe Gargery
FS
Francis L. Sullivan
Mr. Jaggers
FCFinlay Currie
Finlay Currie
Abel Magwitch
MHMartita Hunt
Martita Hunt
Miss Havisham
AGAlec Guinness
Alec Guinness
Herbert Pocket
IBIvor Barnard
Ivor Barnard
Mr. Wemmick
FJFreda Jackson
Freda Jackson
Mrs. Joe
EE
Eileen Erskine
Biddy

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Great Expectations is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Great Expectations on Netflix?

No, Great Expectations is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and HBO Max.

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