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The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)

“From rags to riches... and back again.”

6.4/10 · 541 votes 1h 59m pg Comedy

#211 of 296 films from 2019 #1735 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Armando Iannucci · Written by Charles Dickens, Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell

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Overview

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.

Cast

Dev Patelas David Copperfield
Peter Capaldias Mr. Micawber
Ben Whishawas Uriah Heep
Tilda Swintonas Betsey Trotwood
Gwendoline Christieas Jane Murdstone
Hugh Laurieas Mr. Dick
Anthony Welshas Ham
Aneurin Barnardas Steerforth
Divian Ladwaas Dr. Chillip
Rosalind Eleazaras Agnes
Morfydd Clarkas Clara Copperfield / Dora Spenlow
Benedict Wongas Mr. Wickfield
Paul Whitehouseas Daniel Peggotty
Daisy May Cooperas Peggotty

Facts

Release dateNovember 7, 2019
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) — about the same as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$15,600,000
Box office$11,620,337 (0.7× budget)
IMDbtt6439020

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Questions

How long is The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is The Personal History of David Copperfield worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 541 votes, which places it #211 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 29%) and #1735 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield was directed by Armando Iannucci. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Death of Stalin (2017), In the Loop (2009).
Who stars in The Personal History of David Copperfield?
Dev Patel as David Copperfield; Peter Capaldi as Mr. Micawber; Ben Whishaw as Uriah Heep; Tilda Swinton as Betsey Trotwood; Gwendoline Christie as Jane Murdstone; Hugh Laurie as Mr. Dick.
What is The Personal History of David Copperfield rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Personal History of David Copperfield?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/28605.

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