The Personal History of David Copperfield

Movie
TitleThe Personal History of David Copperfield
User score

6.4

Release dateNov 7, 2019
GenreComedy
DirectorArmando Iannucci
Production countryUnited Kingdom, United States of America
Production companiesFilmNation Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Wishmore
Budget$15,600,000
Revenue$11,620,337
Run time119 min.

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.

Videos

The Personal History of David Copperfield - International Trailer - In Cinemas 2020

Oct 2, 2019

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures

Feb 13, 2020

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD | “I Like To Pretend He Speaks” Clip | Searchlight

Jul 22, 2020

LIVING ROOM Q&As: The Personal History of David Copperfield with Armando Iannucci & Nikki Amuka-Bird

Jun 19, 2020

Dev Patel & Armando Iannucci on The Personal History of David Copperfield | Film4 Interview Special

Jan 17, 2020

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