Where to watch Great Expectations in United States
Great Expectations is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Great Expectations
Great Expectations is a 1998 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, starring Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow and Hank Azaria. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 685 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Great Expectations in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Great Expectations trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Ethan Hawke
Finnegan Bell
Gwyneth Paltrow
Estella
Hank Azaria
Walter Plane
Chris Cooper
Joe
Anne Bancroft
Ms. Dinsmoor
Robert De Niro
Prisoner / Lustig
Josh Mostel
Jerry Ragno
Kim Dickens
Maggie
Nell Campbell
Erica Thall
Gabriel Mann
Owen
Jeremy Kissner
Finnegan at Age 10
Raquel Beaudene
Estella at Age 10
Stephen Spinella
Carter Macleish
Marla Sucharetza
Ruth Shepard
Isabelle Anderson
Lois Pope
Peter Jacobson
Man on Phone
Drena De Niro
Marcy
Lance Reddick
Anton Le Farge
Craig Braun
Mr. Barrow
Kim Snyder
Mrs. Barrow
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Great Expectations in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Great Expectations on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Great Expectations on Netflix?+
Great Expectations is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Great Expectations?+
Great Expectations has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
Who stars in Great Expectations?+
Great Expectations stars Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hank Azaria, Chris Cooper and Anne Bancroft.
When did Great Expectations come out?+
Great Expectations is a 1998 movie directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
What genre is Great Expectations?+
Great Expectations is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Great Expectations?+
Great Expectations was directed by Alfonso Cuarón.
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