Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Great Expectations List

  • Oliver Twist - Another classic adaptation of a Charles Dickens novel that centers around the struggles of an orphan.
  • A Christmas Carol - A timeless Dickens tale exploring themes of redemption and personal growth.
  • David Copperfield - Based on another of Dickens' works, it follows the life and experiences of a young man.
  • Pride and Prejudice - A classic romance with themes of social class and personal transformation.
  • Jane Eyre - A gothic tale of an orphaned girl overcoming challenges in a rigid social class system.
  • Wuthering Heights - A classic love story with strong themes of class and obsession.
  • Little Dorrit - An adaptation of another Dickens classic dealing with poverty and the bureaucracy of society.
  • The Secret Garden - A story about healing, personal growth, and the impact of nature on a troubled child.
  • Emma - Another literary adaptation exploring social hierarchies and relationships.
  • Les Misérables - A tale of redemption and social justice in 19th-century France, similar to Dickens' themes.
  • The Count of Monte Cristo - A story of betrayal, vengeance, and personal transformation.
  • The Illusionist - A tale of love, ambition, and the complexities of class in a historical setting.
  • Anna Karenina - Explores themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations.
  • Far from the Madding Crowd - A story of ambition, love, and social class set in rural England.
  • Bright Star - A romantic tale with rich visual storytelling and character development.
  • Me Before You - A modern tale about love and personal change that reflects the struggles of its characters.
  • The Great Gatsby - Explores themes of social class and personal ambition in a historical setting.
  • The Danish Girl - A story of identity and transformation that echoes the personal journeys in Great Expectations.
  • Sense and Sensibility - Explores the lives of women navigating love and societal pressures.
  • The Remains of the Day - A poignant tale of missed opportunities that centers around class and duty.
  • The Age of Innocence - Explores love and societal expectations in high society.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - A modern tale of perseverance and success against the odds.
  • The Cider House Rules - A coming-of-age story steeped in moral dilemmas that echo the themes of Great Expectations.
  • Life of Pi - Explores themes of survival, identity, and personal journey.
  • The Help - Focuses on personal growth and social issues amid complex relationships.
  • Brooklyn - A tale of love and belonging that reflects on personal journey and choices.
  • Call Me by Your Name - Explores coming-of-age themes and complex relationships.
  • The Goldfinch - A young man grappling with his past and identity, echoing classic coming-of-age themes.
  • The Kite Runner - A story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against a backdrop of social issues.
  • The Other Boleyn Girl - Explores the themes of ambition and relationships set within historical context.
  • The Picture of Dorian Gray - Deals with themes of vanity, moral decay, and identity.
  • The Age of Adaline - Explores love, loss, and how life changes over time.
  • Atonement - Features themes of love, regret, and a quest for redemption across time.
  • Harlots - A series that explores class and societal expectations in historical context.
  • Poldark - A story of love and class struggle in historical England.
  • Penny Dreadful - A dark retelling of classic literature characters and themes imbued with personal journey.
  • Call the Midwife - Explores societal challenges and personal stories in a historical setting.

Last updated: 2024-09-24 17:19:11

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
130 min
2005 Czech Republic 34446 6.8 Movie Released PG-13
2 2009 United States of America 130416 6.8 Movie Released PG
3
David Copperfield
David Copperfield
90 min
SS 1 EP 2
1999 United Kingdom 5103 7.6 Serie Ended
4
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
55 min
SS 1 EP 6
1995 Canada 93655 8.8 Serie Ended TV-14
5
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
120 min
2011 United Kingdom 93711 7.3 Movie Released
6 1939 United States of America 19987 7.5 Movie Released NR
7
Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit
30 min
SS 1 EP 14
2008 United Kingdom 10648 8.2 Serie Ended TV-PG
8 1993 United States of America 44899 7.3 Movie Released G
9
Emma
Emma
121 min
1996 United States of America 42101 6.6 Movie Released
10
Les Misérables
Les Misérables
158 min
2012 United Kingdom 348396 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
11 2002 United States of America 149935 7.7 Movie Released PG-13
12
The Illusionist
The Illusionist
110 min
2006 United States of America 391719 7.5 Movie Released
13
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
130 min
2012 United Kingdom 107300 6.6 Movie Released R
14 2015 United States of America 54290 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
15
Bright Star
Bright Star
119 min
2009 Australia 28902 6.9 Movie Released
16
Me Before You
Me Before You
110 min
2016 United States of America 293179 7.4 Movie Released
17 2013 United States of America 603835 7.2 Movie Released
18
The Danish Girl
The Danish Girl
119 min
2015 Belgium 200325 7.1 Movie Released R
19 1995 United Kingdom 127288 7.7 Movie Released
20 1993 United Kingdom 85716 7.8 Movie Released PG
21 1993 United States of America 68659 7.2 Movie Released PG
22 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
23 1999 United States of America 105479 7.4 Movie Released PG-13
24
Life of Pi
Life of Pi
127 min
2012 Canada 671802 7.9 Movie Released
25
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
26
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
111 min
2015 Canada 151654 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
27 2017 Brazil 322880 7.8 Movie Released
28
The Goldfinch
The Goldfinch
149 min
2019 United States of America 27429 6.4 Movie Released R
29
The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner
128 min
2007 China 82835 7.6 Movie Released
30 2008 United Kingdom 120827 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
31 1945 United States of America 14631 7.5 Movie Released
32 2015 United States of America 208299 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
33
Atonement
Atonement
123 min
2007 France 302794 7.8 Movie Released R
34
Harlots
Harlots
47 min
SS 3 EP 24
2017 United Kingdom 10807 7.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
35
Poldark
Poldark
60 min
SS 5 EP 43
2015 United Kingdom 36605 8.3 Serie Ended TV-14
36
Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful
60 min
SS 3 EP 27
2014 United States of America 132390 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
37
Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife
52 min
SS 13 EP 101
2012 United Kingdom 32008 8.6 Serie Returning Series TV-PG
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