The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)

From rags to riches... and back again.

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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.

Director: Armando Iannucci
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 119 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Christopher Willis
Cinematography: Zac Nicholson
Editing: Peter Lambert, Mick Audsley
Production: FilmNation Entertainment, Film4 Productions, Wishmore
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en

Keywords

london, england, based on novel or book, affectation, orphan, 19th century, zealous, candid, dover, satirical, inspirational, sentimental, whimsical, admiring, adoring, amused

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Personal History of David Copperfield about?
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.
Who directed The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield was directed by Armando Iannucci.
Who stars in The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield stars Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie, Hugh Laurie.
How long is The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield had a budget of $16M.
How much did The Personal History of David Copperfield gross?
The Personal History of David Copperfield grossed $12M worldwide.
Where was The Personal History of David Copperfield produced?
The Personal History of David Copperfield was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.