David Copperfield (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, David Copperfield is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Medak, running about 180 minutes. “An orphan with a rough childhood becomes a barrister.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the death of his father and a second wedding of his mother, David Copperfield suffers from his tyrannical stepfather, Mr. Murdstone. The mother dies shortly after the death of another child, whereupon Mr. Murdstone sends David to London, where he has to work for a starvation wage.Here he makes some new friends, but soon flees from the capital of England to his aunt Traddles in Canterbury, where he is adopted by her.
Who’s in it. David Copperfield stars Hugh Dancy as David Copperfield, Sally Field as Aunt Betsey Trotwood, Max Dolbey as Young David Copperfield and Michael Richards as Mr. Wilkins Micawber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, David Copperfield has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for David Copperfield change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is David Copperfield worth watching?
- David Copperfield holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in David Copperfield?
- David Copperfield stars Hugh Dancy, Sally Field, Max Dolbey, Michael Richards and Eileen Atkins.
- When was David Copperfield released?
- David Copperfield was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.