Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Let desire be your destiny.

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón

Produced by 20th Century Fox, Linson Entertainment

1998111 min6.6 / 10

A sensual, contemporary coming-of-age romance that traces a young man's transformative passage through desire, ambition, and human connection.

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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  • Does Great Expectations end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Great Expectations easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Great Expectations scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Great Expectations violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Great Expectations sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love50

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