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The Personal History of David Copperfield

  • 20192019
  • PGPG
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
19K
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POPULARITY
399
2,633
  • Cast & crew
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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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  • Comedy
  • Drama

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
19K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
399
2,633
  • Director
    • Armando Iannucci
  • Writers
    • Armando Iannucci(screenplay)
    • Simon Blackwell(screenplay)
    • Charles Dickens(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Dev Patel
    • Hugh Laurie
    • Tilda Swinton
Top credits
  • Director
    • Armando Iannucci
  • Writers
    • Armando Iannucci(screenplay)
    • Simon Blackwell(screenplay)
    • Charles Dickens(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Dev Patel
    • Hugh Laurie
    • Tilda Swinton
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 331User reviews
    • 179Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 17 wins & 32 nominations total

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    The Personal History of David Copperfield
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    The Personal History of David Copperfield
    The Personal History of David Copperfield
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    The Personal History of David Copperfield
    Dev Patel on the Roles That Changed His Life
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    Dev Patel on the Roles That Changed His Life
    How Dev Patel & 'The Green Knight' Change the Face of British Literary Heroes
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    How Dev Patel & 'The Green Knight' Change the Face of British Literary Heroes
    Why Dev Patel Was Always the First Choice for 'David Copperfield'
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    Why Dev Patel Was Always the First Choice for 'David Copperfield'
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    Dev Patel in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
    Hugh Laurie, Tilda Swinton, Dev Patel, and Rosalind Eleazar in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
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    Armando Iannucci and Dev Patel in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
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    Dev Patel and Morfydd Clark in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
    Hugh Laurie and Dev Patel in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
    Hugh Laurie and Dev Patel in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
    Hugh Laurie and Dev Patel in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
    Tilda Swinton and Dev Patel in The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
    Dev Patel at an event for The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)

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    Dev Patel
    Dev Patel
    • David Copperfieldas David Copperfield
    Hugh Laurie
    Hugh Laurie
    • Mr Dickas Mr Dick
    Tilda Swinton
    Tilda Swinton
    • Betsey Trotwoodas Betsey Trotwood
    Peter Capaldi
    Peter Capaldi
    • Mr Micawberas Mr Micawber
    Fisayo Akinade
    Fisayo Akinade
    • Markhamas Markham
    Nikki Amuka-Bird
    Nikki Amuka-Bird
    • Mrs. Steerforthas Mrs. Steerforth
    Albie Atkinson
    • Mealy Potatoesas Mealy Potatoes
    Aneurin Barnard
    Aneurin Barnard
    • Steerforthas Steerforth
    Tuwaine Barrett
    • Referee Boyas Referee Boy
    Nigel Betts
    Nigel Betts
    • Creditoras Creditor
    Ruby Bentall
    Ruby Bentall
    • Janetas Janet
    Darren Boyd
    Darren Boyd
    • Murdstoneas Murdstone
    Gwendoline Christie
    Gwendoline Christie
    • Jane Murdstoneas Jane Murdstone
    Morfydd Clark
    Morfydd Clark
    • Clara Copperfieldas Clara Copperfield…
    Daisy May Cooper
    Daisy May Cooper
    • Peggottyas Peggotty
    Matthew Cottle
    Matthew Cottle
    • Mr Spenlowas Mr Spenlow
    Faisal Dacosta
    Faisal Dacosta
    • Mick Walkeras Mick Walker
    Glen Davies
    • Coalmanas Coalman
    • Director
      • Armando Iannucci
    • Writers
      • Armando Iannucci(screenplay)
      • Simon Blackwell(screenplay)
      • Charles Dickens(based on the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    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, color and humanity. —yusufpiskin
    • poverty
    • writer
    • period film
    • london england
    • orphan
    • 55 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • From rags to riches... and back again
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for thematic material and brief violence.
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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
      Traditional

    User reviews331

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Ignore all the thinly veiled reviews
    This is a fun and enjoyable movie. The weird comments by people who can't comprehend a non-white cast are baffling. If you can't enjoy a film because of the colour of actor's skin, that's your problem, not the film's.
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    • Release date
      • August 28, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Історія Девіда Копперфілда
    • Filming locations
      • King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • Film 4
      • Wishmore
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,876,298
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $475,800
      • Aug 30, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,399,270
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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