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Great Expectations (1998)

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · 111 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

23.8 TOPICAL score · #4,135 of 6,776 films

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Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, "Great Expectations" takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.

Great Expectations (1998, directed by Alfonso Cuarón) has a TOPICAL score of 23.8 - ranked 4,135 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on cast and lasting engagement, and lowest on awards. Critics: 41% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.5/10 critics' average · Metacritic 55. Audiences: TMDB 6.7/10 (728 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 30 languages.

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Critics22
Audience45
Awards0
Historical impact32
Lasting engagement52
Cast79
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Ethan Hawke (actor #243), Gwyneth Paltrow (actor #208), Hank Azaria (actor #1,578), Chris Cooper (actor #262)

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