The Personal History of David Copperfield
Directors
Armando Iannucci
Actors
- Dev Patel
- Hugh Laurie
- Tilda Swinton
Credits: 2
Summary
A modern take on Charles Dickens's classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.
More about this movie
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, color and humanity.