The Personal History of David Copperfield
2020, English. Directed by Armando Iannucci.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 561 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Personal History of David Copperfield
The Personal History of David Copperfield is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Armando IannucciDirector
- Dev PatelDavid Copperfield
- Peter CapaldiMr. Micawber
- Ben WhishawUriah Heep
- Tilda SwintonBetsey Trotwood
- Gwendoline ChristieJane Murdstone
- Hugh LaurieMr. Dick
- Anthony WelshHam
- Aneurin BarnardSteerforth
- Divian LadwaDr. Chillip
- Rosalind EleazarAgnes
- Morfydd ClarkClara Copperfield / Dora Spenlow
- Benedict WongMr. Wickfield
Details
- Released
- 11 December 2020
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $12M
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What The Personal History of David Copperfield is based on
The Personal History of David Copperfield is based on David Copperfield, an 1850 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Bradbury and Evans.
Novel · 1850
David Copperfield
By Charles Dickens
Published by Bradbury and Evans
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The Personal History of David Copperfield: quick answers
Is The Personal History of David Copperfield worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 561 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Personal History of David Copperfield have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Personal History of David Copperfield. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Personal History of David Copperfield parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Personal History of David Copperfield is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Personal History of David Copperfield on?
The Personal History of David Copperfield is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Personal History of David Copperfield?
If you liked The Personal History of David Copperfield, try Paddington, The Wrong Box, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Who directed The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020) was directed by Armando Iannucci and stars Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw.
What is The Personal History of David Copperfield based on?
The Personal History of David Copperfield is based on David Copperfield, an 1850 novel by Charles Dickens, published by Bradbury and Evans.