Movie · 1946
Is Great Expectations based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Great Expectations is based on the book Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (1861).
The movie was released in 1946.
The book behind Great Expectations
Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens · first published 1861 · black comedy, Bildungsroman
1861 novel by Charles Dickens.
Other adaptations of Great Expectations
- Great Expectations (film, 1998)
- Great Expectations (film, 2012)
- Great Expectations (TV, 2023)
- Great Expectations (TV, 2011)
Common questions
Is Great Expectations based on a book?
Yes. Great Expectations is based on the book Great Expectations by Charles Dickens (1861).
Who wrote the book Great Expectations is based on?
Great Expectations was written by Charles Dickens and first published in 1861.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Great Expectations before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Charles Dickens's books
- Oliver & Company (film, 1988)
- Oliver! (film, 1968)
- A Christmas Carol (film, 2009)
- Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (film, 2009)
- Oliver Twist (film, 2005)
- David Copperfield (film, 1935)