The Personal History of David Copperfield 2019
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SplatA 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as David Copperfield
as Mr. Micawber
as Uriah Heep
as Betsey Trotwood
as Jane Murdstone
as Mr. Dick
as Ham
as Steerforth
as Dr. Chillip
as Agnes
Director:
Writer:
Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Charles Dickens
Stars:
Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie, Hugh Laurie, Anthony Welsh, Aneurin Barnard, Divian Ladwa, Rosalind Eleazar,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
2019 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
119 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as David Copperfield
as Mr. Micawber
as Uriah Heep
as Betsey Trotwood
as Jane Murdstone
as Mr. Dick
as Ham
as Steerforth
as Dr. Chillip
as Agnes
as Clara Copperfield / Dora Spenlow
as Mr. Wickfield
as Daniel Peggotty
as Peggotty
as Pawnbroker
as Mrs. Crupp
as Mrs. Steerforth
as Mrs. Micawber
as Janet
as Edward Murdstone
as Mrs. Strong
as Mr. Spenlow
as Tungay
as Mrs. Heep
as Young David
as 4-7-Year-Old David
as Mrs. Gummidge
as Creakle
as Butcher
as Referee Boy
as Emily
as Mealy Potatoes
as Mick Walker
as Markham
as Coalman
as Creditor
as Bootmaker
as Middle Class Man (uncredited)
as Milliner / Middle Class Widow Woman (uncredited)
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