Persuasion (2007): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Persuasion
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Released: 2007
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Sally Hawkins, Rupert Penry-Jones, Alice Krige, Tobias Menzies, Anthony Stewart Head

What Persuasion Is About

A woman persuaded years earlier by her family to give up a man meets him again, and both are forced to measure what the intervening time has done. The clearest choice in this adaptation is silence: Sally Hawkins says nothing in a great many scenes, the camera stays on her face, and the information arrives from there. It is paler and more inward than the bright drawing room register of most Jane Austen adaptations. Being made for television shows in a few hurried transitions. The letter scene near the end still lands, even for readers who know exactly what is coming.

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What is Persuasion about?

A woman persuaded years earlier by her family to give up a man meets him again, and both are forced to measure what the intervening time has done. The clearest choice in this adaptation is silence: Sally Hawkins says nothing in a great many scenes, the camera stays on her face, and the information arrives from there.

Where can I watch Persuasion?

Persuasion is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Persuasion?

Persuasion runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did Persuasion come out?

Persuasion was released in 2007.

Who directed Persuasion?

Persuasion was directed by Adrian Shergold.

Who stars in Persuasion?

Persuasion stars Sally Hawkins, Rupert Penry-Jones, Alice Krige, Tobias Menzies.

What is Persuasion's rating?

Persuasion holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.