The Personal History of David Copperfield
"From rags to riches... and back again."
Originally released in 2019. The Personal History of David Copperfield is a comedy film. directed by Armando Iannucci.
Starring Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi, and Ben Whishaw
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (516 votes)
Budget
$15.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.6M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,600,000
- Revenue
- $11,620,337
Production Companies
- FilmNation Entertainment
- Film4 Productions
- Wishmore
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 ...
Who directed The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield was directed by Armando Iannucci.
How long is The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Personal History of David Copperfield released?
The Personal History of David Copperfield was released on November 7, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The main cast of The Personal History of David Copperfield includes Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie.
Is The Personal History of David Copperfield worth watching?
The Personal History of David Copperfield has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 516 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.