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David Copperfield

1935 · Movie · NR · 130 min · ★ 6.7 · 83% critics

DramaRomanceAdventure

This adaptation follows a young man from a harsh childhood into adulthood as he faces cruelty, class barriers, and difficult choices. Along the way, he meets a wide range of vivid people who shape his growth and test his sense of loyalty, resilience, and self-worth.

Based on David Copperfield

Also known as The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger

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Details
Original title
The Personal History, Adventures, Experience, & Observation of David Copperfield the Younger
Years
1935
Release date
1935-01-18
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
130 min
Critic score
83/100
TMDB rating
6.7/10 (76 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like classic literary dramas with colorful characters and an emotional coming-of-age arc, especially if you enjoy Great Expectations or Oliver Twist; Not for you if rushed, episodic storytelling puts you off.

Pros: vivid supporting characters; heartfelt coming-of-age story; engaging Dickensian atmosphere | Cons: very compressed adaptation; uneven pacing later; thin character depth

Themes

  • london, england
  • based on novel or book
  • stepfather
  • victorian england
  • orphan
  • aunt nephew relationship
  • 19th century

Awards & recognition

  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1936 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Picture · 1936 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by George Cukor