The Personal History of David Copperfield

2019 · directed by Armando Iannucci

Rating

72/100

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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.

The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019), directed by Armando Iannucci, rates 72/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Dev Patel
• Peter Capaldi
• Ben Whishaw
• Tilda Swinton
• Hugh Laurie

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