Great Expectations (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2011, Great Expectations is a drama series.
What it’s about. Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Who’s in it. Great Expectations stars Douglas Booth as Philip 'Pip' Pirrip, Jack Roth as Dolge Orlick, Ray Winstone as Abel Magwitch and David Suchet as Mr. Jaggers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Great Expectations has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Peacock Premium Plus. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Expectations (2011)?
- In US, Great Expectations is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Peacock Premium Plus. 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 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations stars Douglas Booth, Jack Roth, Ray Winstone, David Suchet and Shaun Dooley.
- When was Great Expectations released?
- Great Expectations was released in 2011.