High Expectations (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, High Expectations is a comedy film directed by Pedro Antônio Paes, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Décio is a winning horse trainer who works at the Rio de Janeiro’s Jockey Club, where Lena runs an indebted coffee shop that she inherited. Worried about her financial situation and having to take care of her younger brother who is in a wheelchair, Lena never smiles. In love, Décio must overcome his shyness to get close to her, especially with him being only 1.20m tall. He will do anything to get Lena's attention, including becoming a comedian, just so he can see Lena smile.
Who’s in it. High Expectations stars Leonardo Reis, Camila Márdila, Maria Eduarda de Carvalho and Felipe Abib, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, High Expectations has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High Expectations page.
If you liked it. Fans of High Expectations tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High Expectations (2017)?
- In US, High Expectations is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High Expectations worth watching?
- High Expectations holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High Expectations?
- High Expectations stars Leonardo Reis, Camila Márdila, Maria Eduarda de Carvalho, Felipe Abib and Milhem Cortaz.
- When was High Expectations released?
- High Expectations was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.