Home › Books made into movies › Great Expectations
Great Expectations (1998): Film vs Book
Film · 1998 · Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · Starring Ethan Hawke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert De Niro
About the film
A story of a poor boy, an unattainable girl and a secret benefactor, in a modern American setting.
How close is it to the book?
Reimagined, only inspired by the bookIt moves the whole tale to modern America and changes names, places and details.
Read or watch first?
Read the novel to enjoy the Victorian original.
What the book gives you
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
A richly drawn story with memorable characters, intriguing secrets and a young hero finding his way. Dickens at his most atmospheric, with a touching, well-earned ending.
Who will like it: Readers who enjoy colorful Dickens characters, mystery and a story of growing up.