A modern take on Charles Dickens's classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.A modern take on Charles Dickens's classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.A modern take on Charles Dickens's classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 19 wins & 33 nominations total
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- TriviaMorfydd Clark plays two characters in the film - Clara Copperfield (David's mother) and Dora Spenlow - the protagonist's love.
- GoofsWhen David's mother is giving birth to him, she lifts her right foot to the stool and her sneaker is briefly visible.
- Quotes
[last lines, to his younger self]
David Copperfield: Don't worry. You'll make it through. And you'll have quite the ride on the way.
- Crazy creditsThe end credits are supposed to be listed in alphabetical order, however, Paul Whitehouse is billed above Ben Whishaw whereas they should be the other way around.
- SoundtracksAuld Lang Syne
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Featured review
A very dynamic film, David Copperfield lures you into his intriguing life stories. Unfortunately I haven't read the original but could still appreciate the flair and narrative of the film. This would have been a treat for those who are familiar with Dickens's work. This eventful and fluid manner of story telling nicely transitions into this film. Some decent performances by Dev Patel and the rest of the cast. It was also a pleasantly diverse film that modernised this classic novel. This may not appeal to a large mainstream audience as some cultural sensitivity is needed to see something in this film. I'm glad I went and enjoyed this modern spin on a classic tale.
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- Also known as
- Історія Девіда Копперфілда
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Box office
- Budget
- $15,600,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,876,298
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $475,800
- Aug 30, 2020
- Gross worldwide
- $14,399,270
- Runtime1 hour 59 minutes
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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What is the streaming release date of The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) in Canada?
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