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Persuasion

1995·Movie·PG·104 min·7.2(145)

A love lost, but never forgotten

In early 19th-century England, dire financial straits reacquaint the aristocratic Anne Elliot with her wealthy ex-fiance Frederick Wentworth. The two must choose between either putting the past behind them or listening to their hearts.

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About Persuasion

Persuasion is a 1995 English-language drama and romance film directed by Roger Michell. The cast is led by Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Fleetwood. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.

Persuasion was produced by BBC Film, Millésime Productions, and GBH and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on May 1, 1995, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.

Director
Roger Michell
Writers
Nick Dear
Release date
May 1, 1995
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
France, United Kingdom
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$5 million
Production
BBC Film, Millésime Productions, GBH
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Persuasion cast & crew

Persuasion was directed by Roger Michell and written by Nick Dear.

The cast features Amanda Root as Anne Elliott, Ciarán Hinds as Captain Frederick Wentworth, Susan Fleetwood as Lady Russell, Corin Redgrave as Sir Walter Elliot, Fiona Shaw as Mrs. Croft, and John Woodvine as Admiral Croft.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jeremy Sams, cinematography is by John Daly, and it was produced by Fiona Finlay.

Is Persuasion worth watching?

Persuasion holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 145 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Persuasion is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Persuasion

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Cast of Persuasion

Amanda Root

Amanda Root

Anne Elliott

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Captain Frederick Wentworth

Susan Fleetwood

Susan Fleetwood

Lady Russell

Corin Redgrave

Corin Redgrave

Sir Walter Elliot

Fiona Shaw

Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Croft

John Woodvine

John Woodvine

Admiral Croft

Phoebe Nicholls

Phoebe Nicholls

Elizabeth Elliot

Samuel West

Samuel West

Mr. Elliot

Sophie Thompson

Sophie Thompson

Mary Musgrove

Simon Russell Beale

Simon Russell Beale

Charles Musgrove

Felicity Dean

Felicity Dean

Mrs. Clay

Judy Cornwell

Judy Cornwell

Mrs. Musgrove

Persuasion — FAQs

Where can I watch Persuasion in United States?

Persuasion is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Persuasion on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?

Yes — Persuasion is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.

What language is Persuasion in?

Persuasion is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Persuasion?

Persuasion runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).

What is Persuasion rated?

Persuasion is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 145 ratings.

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