directed by: David Lean, year: 1946
actors: John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Jean Simmons

Great Expectations is a classic adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, focusing on the life of Pip, an orphan living with his sister in rural England. Pip's life changes dramatically when he is introduced to the wealth and eccentricity of Miss Havisham and her ward, Estella. As Pip navigates his 'great expectations', the film explores themes of class, ambition, and personal growth, set against the backdrop of Victorian England.

Expectations, Drama, Romance, Classic, Victorian, Adaptation