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Where to watch Great Expectations (2012) tonight

Great Expectations (2012) runs 2 h 8 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.4 from 361 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h 8 min — ends 10:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Romance
Released
November 30, 2012
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 from 361 votes
Director
Mike Newell
Starring
Jeremy Irvine, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Holliday Grainger
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.

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How long is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations is 2 h 8 min long (128 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Great Expectations rated?
Great Expectations is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Great Expectations a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Romance reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Great Expectations?
As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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