David Copperfield (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, David Copperfield is a drama series.
What it’s about. A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships. A co-production with Time-Life Television Productions, the miniseries was first broadcast on BBC 1 in weekly parts from 1 December 1974 to 5 January 1975. It is the earliest BBC adaptation to exist in its entirety; the 1956 adaptation is completely lost, whilst only four of the 1966 adaptation's eight episodes are known to exist.
Who’s in it. David Copperfield stars Jonathan Kahn as Young David Copperfield, Patience Collier as Betsey Trotwood, Pat Keen as Clara Peggotty and Colette O'Neil as Clara Copperfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch David Copperfield (1974)?
- 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 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in David Copperfield?
- David Copperfield stars Jonathan Kahn, Patience Collier, Pat Keen, Colette O'Neil and Ian Hogg.
- When was David Copperfield released?
- David Copperfield was released in 1974.