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The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Armando Iannucci
  • Profile picture of Dev Patel
    David Copperfield Dev Patel
  • Profile picture of Peter Capaldi
    Mr. Micawber Peter Capaldi
  • Profile picture of Ben Whishaw
    Uriah Heep Ben Whishaw
  • Profile picture of Tilda Swinton
    Betsey Trotwood Tilda Swinton
  • Profile picture of Gwendoline Christie
    Jane Murdstone Gwendoline Christie
  • Profile picture of Hugh Laurie
    Mr. Dick Hugh Laurie
  • Profile picture of Anthony Welsh
    Ham Anthony Welsh
  • Profile picture of Aneurin Barnard
    Steerforth Aneurin Barnard

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  • based on novel or book
  • affectation
  • orphan
  • 19th century
  • zealous
  • candid
  • dover
  • satirical
  • inspirational
  • sentimental
  • whimsical
  • admiring
  • adoring
  • amused
  • assertive
  • awestruck
  • empathetic
  • euphoric
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  • sympathetic
  • vibrant