Great Expectations (1998) is a romantic drama film directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The movie is based on Charles Dickens’ novel of the same name. It follows a ten year old boy, Finnegan “Finn” Bell, who lives a pretty mundane life with his sister and her boyfriend until one day he gives refuge to a convict on the loose.
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Is Great Expectations (1998) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Great Expectations (1998) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
Finn lives with his older sister Maggie and her boyfriend Joe. While playing on the beach one day, he finds a convict. While catering to him, Finn is taken hostage as he tries to escape to Mexico. However, he is caught my police. Finn soon develops an empathetic connection with him. He later finds out that the convict is actually a mobster Arthur Lustig who escaped death row. Finn then grows up to live an adventurous life as the events unfold.
The cast of Great Expectations includes Ethan Hawke as Finnegan Bell, Gwyneth Paltrow as Estella and Anne Bancroft as Ms. Dinsmoor. Supporting roles include Robert De Niro as Arthur Lustig, Chris Cooper as Joe and Hank Azaria as Walter Plane, among others.
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The official synopsis for Great Expectations (1998) reads:
“Loosely based on the Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “Great Expectations” is a sensual tale of a young man’s unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, “Great Expectations” takes a unique and contemporary look at life’s great coincidences.“
