David Copperfield (1999)

In the enchanting world of David Copperfield (Daniel Radcliffe), life begins in near perfection. His existence, shared with his radiant mother Clara (Emilia Fox) and their devoted housekeeper Peggotty (Pauline Quirke), is marred only when Clara chooses to remarry. Her new husband, Mr. Murdstone (Trevor Eve), an austere businessman with staunch principles and a firm hand, marks the end of David's blissful childhood. David finds himself dispatched to a rigid boarding school and, following his mother's untimely death, is unceremoniously thrust into the grimy underbelly of London, toiling in a stench-filled factory. In this bleak setting, he finds an unlikely confidant in Mr. Micawber (Bob Hoskins), whose warm-hearted family becomes David's refuge, albeit temporarily, as fate forces the Micawbers to relocate. Undeterred, David seeks out his formidable yet kind-hearted aunt, Betsey Trotwood (Dame Maggie Smith). She ensures he receives a good education and arranges his lodging with Mr. Wickfield (Oliver Ford Davies) and his daughter Agnes (Antonia Corrigan). As David (Ciarán McMenamin) matures, he enters a law firm, encountering Dora (Joanna Page), the captivating daughter of his senior partner. The journey of David's life is marked by trials and tribulations. From the loss of his aunt's fortune to the death of his beloved wife, adversity relentlessly pursues him. Yet, with the strength drawn from his friends and family, David perseveres. He even savors the delicious vindication of witnessing the downfall of the devious Uriah Heep (Nicholas Lyndhurst), who is banished to a penal colony. This is the tale of a young boy navigating life's highs and lows, learning to overcome hardships with resilience and grace.

David Copperfield is a drama movie featuring Daniel Radcliffe and directed by Simon Curtis.