Great Expectations (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film
Released in 2013, Great Expectations is a drama film directed by Graham McLaren, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. This stunning adaptation of Dickens' classic tale was captured live from the Vaudeville Theatre in the West End. Although Great Expectations has been adapted for film on two separate occasions, once by David Lean in 1946 and most recently by Mike Newell, it has never been produced for The West End or Broadway, widely believed to be too difficult to translate to stage. However, this Jo Clifford adaptation has been universally acclaimed as a triumph on its sellout tour of the UK head of its West End debut. In addition to the production, this version include red carpet arrivals from the February 7 premiere and behind the scenes footage exclusively for cinema audiences.
Who’s in it. Great Expectations stars Jack Ellis as Jaggers, Christopher Ellison as Magwitch, Paula Wilcox as Miss Havisham and Paul Nivison as Adult Pip, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Marquee TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Expectations page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Expectations tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Expectations (2013)?
- In US, Great Expectations is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations stars Jack Ellis, Christopher Ellison, Paula Wilcox, Paul Nivison and Taylor Jay-Davies.
- When was Great Expectations released?
- Great Expectations was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.