Great Expectations (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Great Expectations is a comedy film directed by Stefan Georgiou, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. In the space of 3 days, Pip has lost her boyfriend, her flat and her terrible, dehumanising job. Craving a new start, she returns home to the Brexit British countryside. Great Expectations retells the classic Dickens novel with a modern and darkly comedic female voice. It engages with questions about society, exploitation, loneliness and how women are viewed, all with a great deal of humour and heart.
Who’s in it. Great Expectations stars Pip Swallow as Pip, Nathan Welsh, Maude Hirst and David Hemsted, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Expectations (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Great Expectations change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations stars Pip Swallow, Nathan Welsh, Maude Hirst, David Hemsted and Paul Downey.
- When was Great Expectations released?
- Great Expectations was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.