The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
Movie 1h 59m ★ 6.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Dating from 2019, The Personal History of David Copperfield sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Armando Iannucci. The cast includes Hugh Laurie, Aneurin Barnard and Morfydd Clark. The running time is 1h 59m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.
67Tonight Score A balanced pick.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Armando IannucciDirector
- Hugh Laurieas Mr. Dick
- Aneurin Barnardas Steerforth
- Morfydd Clarkas Clara Copperfield / Dora Spenlow
- Benedict Wongas Mr. Wickfield
- Ben Whishawas Uriah Heep
- Rosalind Eleazaras Agnes
- Tilda Swintonas Betsey Trotwood
- Paul Whitehouseas Daniel Peggotty
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Questions about The Personal History of David Copperfield
- What genre is The Personal History of David Copperfield?
- The Personal History of David Copperfield is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in The Personal History of David Copperfield?
- Hugh Laurie, Aneurin Barnard, Morfydd Clark, Benedict Wong, Ben Whishaw appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Personal History of David Copperfield?
- Armando Iannucci directed The Personal History of David Copperfield.
- How long is The Personal History of David Copperfield?
- The Personal History of David Copperfield runs for 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- Is The Personal History of David Copperfield worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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