Great Expectations (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1974, Great Expectations is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Joseph Hardy, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.
Who’s in it. Great Expectations stars Michael York as Pip, Sarah Miles as Estella, James Mason as Magwitch and Margaret Leighton as Miss Havisham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Great Expectations has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1974)?
- In US, Great Expectations is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Great Expectations worth watching?
- Great Expectations holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations stars Michael York, Sarah Miles, James Mason, Margaret Leighton and Robert Morley.
- When was Great Expectations released?
- Great Expectations was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.