# Where to watch Great Expectations (1946) in the UK

> Great Expectations (1946) is available to watch free in the UK on Artiflix. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and BFI Player or bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1946  
**Runtime:** 118 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Romance  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-05T01:06:40.033Z)  

## Synopsis

In this Dickens adaptation, orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Artiflix](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14320-great-expectations/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Great%20Expectations)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Great%20Expectations&i=instant-video)
- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14320-great-expectations/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Great%20Expectations)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Great Expectations for free in the UK?**

Great Expectations (1946) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Artiflix in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent Great Expectations?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, and BFI Player so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Great Expectations?**

Yes. Great Expectations can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Great Expectations on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Great Expectations is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/14320/great-expectations-1946
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/ynaFuVvW2jaG06pMV67dOhzMYfJ.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/14320/great-expectations-1946.json

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