Great Expectations 1998

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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.

Ethan Hawke

as Finnegan Bell

Gwyneth Paltrow

as Estella

Hank Azaria

as Walter Plane

Chris Cooper

as Joe

Anne Bancroft

as Ms. Dinsmoor

Robert De Niro

as Prisoner / Lustig

Josh Mostel

as Jerry Ragno

Kim Dickens

as Maggie

Nell Campbell

as Erica Thall

Gabriel Mann

as Owen

Director:

Alfonso Cuarón

Writer:

Charles Dickens, Mitch Glazer

Genres:

Comedy,Drama,Romance

Release Date:

1998 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

111 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Great Expectations

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Ethan Hawke

as Finnegan Bell

Gwyneth Paltrow

as Estella

Hank Azaria

as Walter Plane

Chris Cooper

as Joe

Anne Bancroft

as Ms. Dinsmoor

Robert De Niro

as Prisoner / Lustig

Josh Mostel

as Jerry Ragno

Kim Dickens

as Maggie

Nell Campbell

as Erica Thall

Gabriel Mann

as Owen

Jeremy Kissner

as Finnegan at Age 10

Raquel Beaudene

as Estella at Age 10

Stephen Spinella

as Carter Macleish

Marla Sucharetza

as Ruth Shepard

Isabelle Anderson

as Lois Pope

Peter Jacobson

as Man on Phone

Drena De Niro

as Marcy

Lance Reddick

as Anton Le Farge

Craig Braun

as Mr. Barrow

Kim Snyder

as Mrs. Barrow

Nicholas Wolfert

as Security Guard

Gerry Bamman

as Ted Rabinowitz

Dorin Seymour

as Senator Elwood

Clem Caserta

as Hitman #1

Frank Pietrangolare

as Hitman #2

Dennis Paladino

as Hitman #3

Clem Caserta Jr.

as Hitman #4

Marc Macaulay

as Cop on Boat

Francis Dumaurier

as Waiter

Pedro Barquin

as Lover

Kendall Williamson

as 7 Year Old Girl

Shobha Jain

as Singing Indian Woman

Aditi Jain

as Singing Indian Girl

Margo Peace

as Anchor Woman

Kimmy Suzuki

as Waitress

John P. Casey

as Doorman

Adusah Boakye

as Taxi Driver

Dyan Kane

as Gallery Waitress

Anne Ok

as Gallery Receptionist

Alva Chinn

as Gallery Guest

G.B. Thomas

as Gallery Guest

Albert Zihenni

as Gallery Guest

Fritz Michel

as Gallery Guest

Lisa Herth

as Gallery Guest

Nino Pepicelli

as Gallery Guest

Wills Robbins

as Gallery Guest

Jewel Turner

as Gallery Guest

Jim Taylor McNickle

as Gallery Guest

Martin Alvin

as Gallery Guest

William Rothlein

as Gallery Guest

Maria Capp

as Gallery Guest (uncredited)

Stephen Sherman

as Gallery Guest (uncredited)

Paul Neglio

as Cop #2 (uncredited)

Gary Newton

as DJ (voice) (uncredited)

Dale Resteghini

as Richard (uncredited)

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