If you loved The Hustle, try The Personal History of David Copperfield

A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. The Personal History of David Copperfield has roughly 5.0× fewer votes than The Hustle — it's a deeper cut, not a mainstream recommendation. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.

What they share

Theysit in Comedy territory. If that's the register that drew you to The Hustle, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.

What The Personal History of David Copperfield is

Iannucci takes on Dickens, so you know the dialogue will sing. Young Copperfield struggles through life, buoyed by friends and family as he seeks his place in the world. It's a faithful adaptation, if that's what you're looking for.

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