The Personal History of David Copperfield
Directed by Armando Iannucci
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, colour and humanity.
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Top cast
Dev Patel
David Copperfield
Peter Capaldi
Mr. Micawber
Ben Whishaw
Uriah Heep
Tilda Swinton
Betsey Trotwood
Gwendoline Christie
Jane Murdstone
Hugh Laurie
Mr. Dick
Anthony Welsh
Ham
Aneurin Barnard
Steerforth
Divian Ladwa
Dr. Chillip
Rosalind Eleazar
Agnes
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Personal History of David Copperfield online?
As of August 6, 2026, The Personal History of David Copperfield is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Personal History of David Copperfield on Netflix?
No — The Personal History of David Copperfield is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow instead.
Can I rent or buy The Personal History of David Copperfield online?
Yes. In United States, The Personal History of David Copperfield can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Personal History of David Copperfield?
As of August 6, 2026, The Personal History of David Copperfield is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Russia, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
