The Personal History of David Copperfield
A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character 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.
Top cast
Dev PatelDavid Copperfield
Peter CapaldiMr. Micawber
Ben WhishawUriah Heep
Tilda SwintonBetsey Trotwood
Gwendoline ChristieJane Murdstone
Hugh LaurieMr. Dick
Anthony WelshHam
Aneurin BarnardSteerforth
Divian LadwaDr. Chillip
Rosalind EleazarAgnes
Morfydd ClarkClara Copperfield / Dora Spenlow
Benedict WongMr. Wickfield
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Personal History of David Copperfield” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 14 Sept 2026.