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Oscar-nominated Dev Patel stars as David Copperfield in this re-imagined Charles Dickens’classic tale.

2020 Comedy, Drama PG 119mins

From Rags to Riches... and Back Again

The Personal History of David Copperfield
Release date
July 02 2020
Synopsis
A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens' semi-autobiographical masterpiece. The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840's, chronicles the life of its iconic title character (played by Dev Patel) 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..
The Personal History of David Copperfield Australian Classification
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