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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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The Personal History of David Copperfield opened in theaters August 28, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Dev PatelDavid Copperfield
Peter CapaldiMr. Micawber
Ben WhishawUriah Heep
Tilda SwintonBetsey Trotwood
Gwendoline ChristieJane Murdstone
Hugh LaurieMr. Dick
Anthony WelshHam
Aneurin BarnardSteerforthCredits
- Directed by
- Armando Iannucci
- Written by
- Armando Iannucci, Simon Blackwell, Charles Dickens
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $15.6M
- Box office
- $11.6M
Production
FilmNation EntertainmentUnited States
Film4 ProductionsUnited Kingdom- WishmoreUnited States