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David Copperfield

1935Movie2 h 10 minNR

DramaRomance
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic916.6Rotten Tomatoes100%77%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic916.6Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

Summary

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Crew

Directed by
George Cukor
Written by
Charles Dickens, Howard Estabrook
Produced by
David O. Selznick
Music by
Herbert Stothart

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Facts

January 18, 1935 · 2 h 10 min · NR

Released
January 18, 1935
Runtime
2 h 10 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
139 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream David Copperfield?"

Questions about David Copperfield

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Where can I stream David Copperfield?

KanopyFilmtap

In the United States, David Copperfield is free with ads on Kanopy and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is David Copperfield worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is David Copperfield okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is David Copperfield good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 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.