Anne Bancroft, Chris Cooper, Ethan Hawke

A modern-day reworking of Dickens' tale in which a young man leaves his privileged upbringing in Florida and heads to New York City to become an artist. There his life is changed when he meets three d...( read more  read more... )isparate strangers--Lustig, a dangerous, escaped convict; Estella, a beautiful, but icy woman; and Nora Dinsmoor, a wealthy, old eccentric.

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R, 1 hr. 55 min.

Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón

Release Date: January 30, 1998

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DVD Release Date: December 31, 1998

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  • November 7, 2009
    I saw this film a few weeks ago and just couldnt get it out of my mind. It is totally dazzling. Its captivating. I think it probably the closest thing I have seen to a fairytale. It remains true to Dickens and has a great cast. I would say its near perfect
  • February 13, 2008
    Sweet, made me cry. *sniff!* ^_^

    This is a disaster movie for anyone who paints tho.
  • August 12, 2007
    A modern-day reworking of Dickens' tale in which a young man leaves his privileged upbringing in Florida and heads to New York City to become an artist.
  • January 11, 2007
    Boring
  • October 25, 2006
    The more I think about it the less I like it.
  • November 9, 2009
    How many Great Expectations made ? I suggest DON'T MAKE ANY MORE.

    Enough and enough. Here u are Mex-American version.
  • October 9, 2009
    todo de esta movie me gusta, soundtrack actuaciones, guion y la tonalidad verde de la pelicula detallaso de cuaron. mi favorita de cuaron.
  • August 10, 2009
    It's a good remake of Charlie Dickens' movie.
  • August 8, 2009
    For a modern re-telling of Dickens' classic, it is excellent; particularly the acting of both leads.
  • July 25, 2009
    A little slow in parts, but an interesting story line.

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  • etoycruz
    June 13, 2009
    i think it is the same great love story movie.. in a different title.. different actors.. just a refreshing replaying movie.. nice movie nonetheless..
  • gnomewithonesock
    January 5, 2007
    A pretty good movie.

    The synopsis is wrong...
  • nereidrain
    November 22, 2006
    i heart this movie

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