The Personal History of David Copperfield

2019 · 119 min · EN · PG · 6.4 (559 votes)

Dir. Armando Iannucci · Starring Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie, Hugh Laurie · Music Christopher Willis

“From rags to riches... and back again.”

Comedy

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.

VIBE

A vibrant, fast-paced romp through Victorian England. It feels like a warm hug, full of colorful characters and a relentless spirit. This adaptation bursts with life, celebrating resilience and the joy of storytelling.

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