Summary
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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Cast
23 of 23
Richard AttenboroughMr. Tungay
Cyril CusackBarkis
Edith EvansAunt Betsy Trotwood
Pamela FranklinDora Spenlow
Susan HampshireAgnes Wickfield
Wendy HillerMrs. Micawber
Ron MoodyUriah Heep
Laurence OlivierMr. Creakle
Robin PhillipsDavid Copperfield
Michael RedgraveDan Peggotty
Ralph RichardsonMr. Micawber
Emlyn WilliamsMr. Dick
Sinéad CusackEmily
James DonaldMr. Murdstone
James HayterPorter
Megs JenkinsClara Peggotty
Anna MasseyJane Murdstone
Andrew McCullochHam Peggotty
Corin RedgraveJames Steerforth
Isobel BlackClara Copperfield
Liam RedmondMr. Quinion
Helen CotterillMary Ann
William Lyon BrownDoctor
Crew
- Directed by
- Delbert Mann
- Written by
- Charles Dickens, Jack Pulman
- Produced by
- Frederick Brogger
- Music by
- Malcolm Arnold
Everyone
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Facts
December 1, 1969 · 1 h 58 min · Drama, TV Movie
- Released
- December 1, 1969
- Runtime
- 1 h 58 min
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom
- Available in
- 8 countries
- Keywords
- based on novel or book
Q&A
5 questions, like "Where can I stream David Copperfield?"
Questions about David Copperfield
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is David Copperfield worth watching?
48
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.8).
Is David Copperfield okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Is David Copperfield good for date night?
and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is David Copperfield plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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