David Copperfield

David Copperfield

1935's most beloved motion picture!

Directed by George Cukor

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

1935130 min6.7 / 10

A sweeping Victorian bildungsroman that traces one man's journey from hardship to maturity through relationships and moral growth, grounded in period charm and emotional sincerity.

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.

Questions people ask

  • Does David Copperfield end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is David Copperfield easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is David Copperfield scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is David Copperfield violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is David Copperfield sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity33

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise27

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like David Copperfield

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as David Copperfield

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like David Copperfield, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like David Copperfield, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like David Copperfield, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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