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David Copperfield

1966Show1 season13 episodes

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships. Initially broadcast on BBC One from January to April 1966, only nine of the thirteen episodes are believed to still exist.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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David Copperfield episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E7 Courtship, 9.6
  2. S1 E8 The Proposal, 9.2
  3. S1 E9 Domestic Tangles, 9.2
  4. S1 E11 'Umble Aspirations, 9.4
  5. S1 E12 Fortunes Restored, 9.6
  6. S1 E13 Home at Last, 9.6

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joan Craft
Written by
Charles Dickens, Vincent Tilsley
Music by
John Hotchkis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 16, 1966 · April 10, 1966 · Ended

First aired
January 16, 1966
Last aired
April 10, 1966
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is David Copperfield worth watching?"

Questions about David Copperfield

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is David Copperfield worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2).

Is David Copperfield okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch David Copperfield?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1966 to 1966.

Is David Copperfield plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.