David Copperfield (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1935, David Copperfield is a drama, adventure, family and romance film directed by George Cukor, running about 130 minutes. “1935's most beloved motion picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Charles Dickens' timeless tale of an ordinary young man who lives an extraordinary life, filled with people who help and hinder him.
Who’s in it. David Copperfield stars Edna May Oliver as Aunt Betsey Trotwood, Jessie Ralph as Clara Peggotty, Freddie Bartholomew as David Copperfield as a Boy and Harry Beresford as Dr. Chillip, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, David Copperfield has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch David Copperfield page.
If you liked it. Fans of David Copperfield tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David Copperfield (1935)?
- In US, David Copperfield is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is David Copperfield worth watching?
- David Copperfield holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in David Copperfield?
- David Copperfield stars Edna May Oliver, Jessie Ralph, Freddie Bartholomew, Harry Beresford and Hugh Walpole.
- When was David Copperfield released?
- David Copperfield was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.