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The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) runs 1 h 59 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.4 from 560 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime
1 h 59 min — ends 9:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Comedy
Released
November 7, 2019
TMDB rating
6.4 / 10 from 560 votes
Director
Armando Iannucci
Starring
Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw, Tilda Swinton
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: fuboTV (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), FXNow (subscription).

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How long is The Personal History of David Copperfield?
The Personal History of David Copperfield is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Personal History of David Copperfield rated?
The Personal History of David Copperfield is rated PG in the US.
Is The Personal History of David Copperfield a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Personal History of David Copperfield?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: fuboTV (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), FXNow (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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