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The Personal History of David Copperfield

The Personal History of David Copperfield

From rags to riches... and back again.

A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Personal History of David Copperfield
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 2019-11-07
  • Runtime: 119 minutes
  • Rating: 6.4/10 (494 votes)
  • Budget: $15,600,000
  • Revenue: $11,620,337
  • Production Companies: FilmNation Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Wishmore
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0802
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Dev Patel

Dev Patel

as David Copperfield

Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi

as Mr. Micawber

Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

as Uriah Heep

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

as Betsey Trotwood

Gwendoline Christie

Gwendoline Christie

as Jane Murdstone

Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie

as Mr. Dick

Anthony Welsh

Anthony Welsh

as Ham

Aneurin Barnard

Aneurin Barnard

as Steerforth

Divian Ladwa

Divian Ladwa

as Dr. Chillip

Rosalind Eleazar

Rosalind Eleazar

as Agnes

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Trailers & Clips

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD | “I Like To Pretend He Speaks” Clip | Searchlight

LIVING ROOM Q&As: The Personal History of David Copperfield with Armando Iannucci & Nikki Amuka-Bird

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures

Dev Patel & Armando Iannucci on The Personal History of David Copperfield | Film4 Interview Special

The Personal History of David Copperfield - International Trailer - In Cinemas 2020

Keywords

london, englandbased on novel or bookaffectationorphan19th centuryzealouscandiddoversatiricalinspirationalsentimentalwhimsicaladmiringadoringamusedassertiveawestruckempatheticeuphorichopefulsympatheticvibrant

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Personal History of David Copperfield?â–Ľ

The Personal History of David Copperfield is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 2019-11-07.

Who are the main actors in The Personal History of David Copperfield?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie, .

Where can I watch The Personal History of David Copperfield online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Personal History of David Copperfield is available.

Is The Personal History of David Copperfield based on a true story?â–Ľ

From rags to riches... and back again.

What is the IMDb rating of The Personal History of David Copperfield?â–Ľ

The Personal History of David Copperfield has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 494 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Personal History of David Copperfield?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $15,600,000 and earned $11,620,337 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Personal History of David Copperfield?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by FilmNation Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Wishmore. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Personal History of David Copperfield filmed?â–Ľ

The Personal History of David Copperfield was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Personal History of David Copperfield?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Personal History of David Copperfield is 119 minutes.

Is The Personal History of David Copperfield suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Personal History of David Copperfield?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Personal History of David Copperfield.

Does The Personal History of David Copperfield have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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