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The Personal History of David Copperfield

  • 20192019
  • PGPG
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
21K
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Dev Patel in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
From birth to infancy, from adolescence to adulthood, the good-hearted David Copperfield (Dev Patel) is surrounded by kindness, wickedness, poverty and wealth, as he meets an array of remarkable characters in Victorian England. As David sets out to be a writer, in his quest for family, friendship, romance and status, the story of his life is the most seductive tale of all.
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A modern take on Charles Dickens's classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.A modern take on Charles Dickens's classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.A modern take on Charles Dickens's classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
21K
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    • Armando Iannucci
    • Armando Iannucci(screenplay)
    • Simon Blackwell(screenplay)
    • Charles Dickens(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Dev Patel
    • Hugh Laurie
    • Tilda Swinton
    • Armando Iannucci
    • Armando Iannucci(screenplay)
    • Simon Blackwell(screenplay)
    • Charles Dickens(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Dev Patel
    • Hugh Laurie
    • Tilda Swinton
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    • 333User reviews
    • 182Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award

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    Dev Patel on the Roles That Changed His Life
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    How Dev Patel & 'The Green Knight' Change the Face of British Literary Heroes
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    Why Dev Patel Was Always the First Choice for 'David Copperfield'
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    The Personal History Of David Copperfield: Love At First Sight (Featurette)
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    Dev Patel
    Dev Patel
    • David Copperfield
    Hugh Laurie
    Hugh Laurie
    • Mr Dick
    Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton
    • Betsey Trotwood
    Peter Capaldi
    Peter Capaldi
    • Mr Micawber
    Fisayo Akinade
    Fisayo Akinade
    • Markham
    Nikki Amuka-Bird
    Nikki Amuka-Bird
    • Mrs. Steerforth
    Albie Atkinson
    • Mealy Potatoes
    Aneurin Barnard
    Aneurin Barnard
    • Steerforth
    Tuwaine Barrett
    • Referee Boy
    Nigel Betts
    Nigel Betts
    • Creditor
    Ruby Bentall
    Ruby Bentall
    • Janet
    Darren Boyd
    Darren Boyd
    • Murdstone
    Gwendoline Christie
    Gwendoline Christie
    • Jane Murdstone
    Morfydd Clark
    Morfydd Clark
    • Clara Copperfield…
    Daisy May Cooper
    Daisy May Cooper
    • Peggotty
    Matthew Cottle
    Matthew Cottle
    • Mr Spenlow
    Faisal Dacosta
    Faisal Dacosta
    • Mick Walker
    Glen Davies
    • Coalman
      • Armando Iannucci
      • Armando Iannucci(screenplay)
      • Simon Blackwell(screenplay)
      • Charles Dickens(based on the novel by)
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    • Trivia
      Morfydd Clark plays two characters in the film - Clara Copperfield (David's mother) and Dora Spenlow - the protagonist's love.
    • Goofs
      When David is on the cart going to Yarmouth, fading jet contrails are clearly visible in the sky.
    • Quotes

      [last lines, to his younger self]

      David Copperfield: Don't worry. You'll make it through. And you'll have quite the ride on the way.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits are supposed to be listed in alphabetical order, however, Paul Whitehouse is billed above Ben Whishaw whereas they should be the other way around.
    • Connections
      Featured in Amanda the Jedi Show: 'Faster than your First Time' Reviews (Joker, Jojo Rabbit, Lucy in the Sky and everything else) (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Auld Lang Syne
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    User reviews333

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    7/10
    Lovely film
    A great cast puts a wonderful spin on David Copperifeld I found Hugh Laurie especially wonderful in his role but the film was wonderfully heartwarming somehow without having any specific memorable wow moments. Overall an enjoyable film.
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      • August 28, 2020 (United States)
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      • King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, UK
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      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • Film 4
      • Wishmore
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    • 1 hour 59 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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