David Copperfield
Seen it?1935 | 130 min | Drama, Romance, Adventure
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and adventure fans. If you loved Pride & Prejudice or Great Expectations, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$3 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Cukor
- Freddie BartholomewDavid Copperfield as a Boy
- Frank LawtonDavid Copperfield as a Man
- Edna May OliverAunt Betsey Trotwood
- Jessie RalphClara Peggotty
- Madge EvansAgnes Wickfield as a Woman
- Maureen O'SullivanDora Spenlow
- Elizabeth AllanClara Copperfield
- Harry BeresfordDr. Chillip
- Hugh WalpoleThe Vicar
- Basil RathboneMr. Edward Murdstone