Great Expectations (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1981, 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 Gerry Sundquist as Pip, Kevin Hart as Startop, Tim Munro as Herbert Pocket and Derek Francis as Mr Jaggers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Great Expectations has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 (1981)?
- In US, Great Expectations is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Great Expectations?
- Great Expectations stars Gerry Sundquist, Kevin Hart, Tim Munro, Derek Francis and Colin Jeavons.
- When was Great Expectations released?
- Great Expectations was released in 1981.