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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.4/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 92% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 77/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 6.4/10560 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 73 | 100% |
Key crew
- Armando IannucciDirector, Screenplay
- Simon BlackwellScreenplay
- Christopher WillisOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Dev PatelDavid Copperfield
- Peter CapaldiMr. Micawber
- Ben WhishawUriah Heep
- Tilda SwintonBetsey Trotwood
- Gwendoline ChristieJane Murdstone
- Hugh LaurieMr. Dick
- Anthony WelshHam
- Aneurin BarnardSteerforth
- Divian LadwaDr. Chillip
- Rosalind EleazarAgnes
- Morfydd ClarkClara Copperfield / Dora Spenlow
- Benedict WongMr. Wickfield
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