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Great Expectations

1998 · 111 min

A lush, romantic drama that sweeps you into a world of art, desire, and missed chances, with a stylish and emotional pull.

Directed by
Alfonso Cuarón
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Tagline
Let desire be your destiny.
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Alfonso Cuarón
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • love
  • class
  • identity
  • obsession
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • single country house
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance8
Tension4
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Genres
comedy, drama, romance
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
111 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
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