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The Personal History of David Copperfield

6.420191h 59mPGMovieComedy

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…

DirectorArmando Iannucci
WritersSimon Blackwell·Armando Iannucci
ProducersDaniel Battsek·Ollie Madden

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Channel 4Channel 4
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Armando Iannucci

DPDev Patel
Dev Patel
David Copperfield
PCPeter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Mr. Micawber
BWBen Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Uriah Heep
TSTilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Betsey Trotwood
GCGwendoline Christie
Gwendoline Christie
Jane Murdstone
HLHugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie
Mr. Dick
AWAnthony Welsh
Anthony Welsh
Ham
ABAneurin Barnard
Aneurin Barnard
Steerforth
DLDivian Ladwa
Divian Ladwa
Dr. Chillip
RERosalind Eleazar
Rosalind Eleazar
Agnes
MCMorfydd Clark
Morfydd Clark
Clara Copperfield / Dora Spenlow
BWBenedict Wong
Benedict Wong
Mr. Wickfield

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The Personal History of David Copperfield — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Personal History of David Copperfield?

The Personal History of David Copperfield is streaming on Channel 4 in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Personal History of David Copperfield on Netflix?

No, The Personal History of David Copperfield is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Channel 4.

Is The Personal History of David Copperfield on Amazon Prime Video?

The Personal History of David Copperfield isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Personal History of David Copperfield for free?

The Personal History of David Copperfield is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 in United Kingdom.