Great Expectations (1999)Stream and Watch Online

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Released May 9th, 1999, 'Great Expectations' stars Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Charlotte Rampling, Laura Aikman The movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 48 min, and received a user score of 64 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 16 well-known users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "A young boy called Pip stumbles upon a hunted criminal who threatens him and demands food. A few years later, Pip finds that he has a benefactor. Imagining that Miss Havisham, a rich lady whose adopted daughter Estella he loves, is the benefactor, Pip believes in a grand plan at the end of which he will be married to Estella. However, when the criminal from his childhood turns up one stormy night and reveals that he, Magwitch, is his benefactor, Pip finds his dreams crumbling. Although initially repulsed by his benefactor, Pip gradually becomes loyal to him and stays with him until his death." .