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Great Expectations (1946), directed by David Lean, is a drama film and is available to stream on 17 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.8/10 and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 371 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1946, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1940s drama, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars John Mills, Valerie Hobson, and Tony Wager. At 118 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Great Expectations online, the best option is fuboTV for subscribers, and it's also included with Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and FlixFling, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and FlixFling. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with All Quiet on the Western Front and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Great Expectations isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on fuboTV, Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling.
- Great Expectations is available to stream on fuboTV, Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling in the US.
- No — Great Expectations isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on fuboTV, Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling.
- Yes — Great Expectations is available to stream for free (with ads) on Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Artiflix, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Xumo Play, Mometu, Tubi, and it's also included with fuboTV, Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, FlixFling.
- Great Expectations runs 1h 58m (118 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 90/100.
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