The Personal History of David Copperfield

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.

Cast

Dev Patel

David Copperfield

Peter Capaldi

Mr. Micawber

Ben Whishaw

Uriah Heep

Tilda Swinton

Betsey Trotwood

Gwendoline Christie

Jane Murdstone

Hugh Laurie

Mr. Dick

Anthony Welsh

Ham

Aneurin Barnard

Steerforth

Divian Ladwa

Dr. Chillip

Rosalind Eleazar

Agnes

Crew

Ihor Kaniuk

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Amie Wilson

Makeup Artist

Anna Lubbock

Makeup Artist

Peter Burgis

Foley Artist

Andrea Cracknell

Makeup Artist

Emma Romans

Makeup Artist

Hayley Young

Makeup Artist

Helen Cannon

Makeup Artist

Andrea Cracknell

Hairstylist

Steve Little

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Clips & Videos

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD | “I Like To Pretend He Speaks” Clip | Searchlight

LIVING ROOM Q&As: The Personal History of David Copperfield with Armando Iannucci & Nikki Amuka-Bird

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures

Dev Patel & Armando Iannucci on The Personal History of David Copperfield | Film4 Interview Special

The Personal History of David Copperfield - International Trailer - In Cinemas 2020