Great Expectations 2012
“Prepare for a life of great expectations.”
What is Great Expectations?
Great Expectations is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 30, 2012
- Studios
- Number 9 Films, BBC Film, Unison Films
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10
- Episode runtime
- ~128 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Number 9 Films, BBC Film, Unison Films
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Overview
Great Expectations is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Number 9 Films, BBC Film, Unison Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Orphan Pip learns a secret benefactor will turn him into a gentleman.”
- Jeremy Irvine leads as Pip
- Helena Bonham Carter portrays a haunting Miss Havisham
- Rich period production design
- At 2h8m the runtime is lengthy
- PG-13 rating signals mature themes
Watch it if you enjoy character‑driven period dramas with gothic romance.
The moody, melancholic tone and romantic drama suit mature teen and adult viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the 2012 adaptation of Great Expectations?
Mike Newell directed the 2012 film.
Who wrote the screenplay for the film?
David Nicholls adapted the novel for the screen.
Which actors play Pip and Miss Havisham?
Jeremy Irvine stars as Pip and Helena Bonham Carter plays Miss Havisham.
What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs for approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What rating does the film have?
It is rated PG‑13.
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