David Copperfield

1986·Show
10Episodes in1Season
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

A miniseries adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, following David Copperfield's life starting from his idyllic childhood and continuing through to adulthood.
Classic AdaptationVictorian Period DramaComing-of-Age SagaCharacter-Driven NarrativeEmotional JourneySocial CommentaryFamily DynamicsLiterary FidelityLife's HardshipsEnduring Hope

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about David Copperfield

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Where can I stream David Copperfield legally?

David Copperfield is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is David Copperfield worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is David Copperfield rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does David Copperfield have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes.

When did David Copperfield air?

It ran from 1986 to 1986 and has ended.

What language is David Copperfield in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch David Copperfield?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for David Copperfield in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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