Mr. Pip (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Mr. Pip is a 2012 drama directed by Andrew Adamson, starring Eka Darville as Pip, Hugh Laurie and Xzannjah Matsi. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $977,855 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Andrew Adamson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Olympus Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. Pip About?
The premise of Mr. Pip without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the South Pacific conflict in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, a young girl finds solace and inspiration in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. The arrival of a white man reading the novel aloud at the village school captivates her, offering a welcome distraction from the ongoing war and providing a powerful connection to a world beyond her own.
Mr. Pip Cast & Characters
Eka Darville leads the cast as Pip, with Hugh Laurie as Mr. Watts and Xzannjah Matsi as Matilda. Directed by Andrew Adamson; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew Adamson
- Eka Darville as Pip
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Hugh Laurie as Mr. Watts - Xzannjah Matsi as Matilda
- Healesville Joel as Dolores Naimo
Also Starring in Mr. Pip
· 4 more- Marcellin Ampa'oi Joseph Naimo
- Florence Korokoro Grace Watts
- Kerry Fox Mrs. Watts
- Tapiwa Soropa Startop
More from Andrew Adamson
More films directed by Andrew Adamson, best-rated first: Shrek, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Shrek 2 and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
Mr. Pip Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. Pip from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1989, as the Bougainville Civil War rages over the island of Papua New Guinea, the community is left scarred and isolated. Mr. Watts, Hugh Laurie, the last white man still on the island after a brutal blockade, takes on the quiet, heavy burden of re-opening the village school. He introduces a spark of life back into the place by reading aloud to the children, and the Great Expectations of Charles Dickens becomes a lifeline for many. Among the listeners is Matilda, a sharp and vulnerable girl, Xzannjah Matsi, whose world is upended by war and hardship. She clings to the tale of Pip, Eka Darville, the Victorian orphan whose trials mirror her own longing for something better.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. Pip, scene by scene
Mr. Pip Box Office
Mr. Pip grossed $977,855 worldwide. $1,714 came from the US and Canada and $976,141 (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$977.9K
- US & Canada
- $1.7K
- International
- $976.1K
Mr. Pip Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mr. Pip.
How Well Do You Know Mr. Pip?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In which year does the main story of the film take place?
Cars in Mr. Pip
8 cars on screen, including the 1993 Ford Falcon Wagon and the 1989 Toyota Hilux.
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1993 Ford Falcon Wagon Minor role -
1989 Toyota Hilux Minor role -
BMW 3 Cabrio E46 Background role -
Euclid R-190 Background role
Mr. Pip Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Mister Pip” and “Мистер Пип”.
- Also known as
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- Mister Pip
- Мистер Пип
- Pan Pip
- Dl. Pip
- Мистър Пип
- Ponas Pipas
- 雾岛浮生
- Містер Піп
- 미스터 피프
- Pán Pip
- แรงฝันบันดาลใจ
- מר ווטס
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Mr. Pip FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Mr. Pip, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Pip?
Mr. Pip runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Mr. Pip released?
Mr. Pip was released on September 8, 2012.
Who directed Mr. Pip?
Mr. Pip was directed by Andrew Adamson.
More films by Andrew Adamson Who is in the cast of Mr. Pip?
Mr. Pip stars Eka Darville as Pip, Hugh Laurie as Mr. Watts and Xzannjah Matsi as Matilda, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Mr. Pip make at the box office?
Mr. Pip grossed $977,855 worldwide ($1,714 domestic, $976,141 international).
Does Mr. Pip have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Pip has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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