---
title: "Mr. Pip"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-pip-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 121830
imdb_id: "tt1485749"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 65
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mr. Pip (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mr-pip-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mr. Pip is a 2012 drama film written and directed by Andrew Adamson. The production is based on the novel Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones. The narrative is set in the province of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea during a time of war. The story follows a young girl who becomes transfixed by the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations. This book is read at school by the only white man in the village, a character named Mr. Watts who is played by actor Hugh Laurie. The film has a runtime of one hour and 56 minutes and was released in New Zealand on October 3, 2013. The project is categorized under the genres of drama and war. The film explores the impact of literature and storytelling on a community facing the realities of conflict. It serves as a cinematic adaptation of the source material, focusing on the connection between the villagers and the classic Dickensian text amidst the surrounding turmoil in their province.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy, Hoopla | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, W4free, Pluto TV, Amazon MX Player | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Beamafilm | Beamafilm | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrew Adamson
- **Networks / Studios**: Olympus Pictures, Daydream Productions, Strange Weather Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hugh Laurie** as *Mr. Watts*
- **Xzannjah Matsi** as *Matilda*
- **Healesville Joel** as *Dolores Naimo*
- **Eka Darville** as *Pip*
- **Kerry Fox** as *Mrs. Watts*
- **Florence Korokoro** as *Grace Watts*
- **Tapiwa Soropa** as *Startop*
- **Marcellin Ampa'oi** as *Joseph Naimo*
- **James Gaylyn** as *Magwitch*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mr. Pip online?
Mr. Pip is currently available to watch or stream on The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Mr. Pip worth watching?
Mr. Pip holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 65 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, War for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Mr. Pip and when was it released?
Mr. Pip is a feature film with a runtime of 116 minutes. It was released in 2012. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Mr. Pip?
Mr. Pip was directed by Andrew Adamson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mr. Pip — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121830)
- [Mr. Pip (2012) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1485749/fullcredits/)
- [Mr. Pip - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Pip)
- [Mr. Pip (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121830-mr-pip/cast)

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