Persuasion

A tale of lost love rekindled amidst the trials of social class and duty.

The adaptation was broadly well received, with particular praise for Sally Hawkins's vulnerable Anne, though critics often found it weaker than earlier Austen productions.

• Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth meet again eight years after their rejected engagement, with unresolved love shaping the plot.
• The financially stressed Elliot family treats residence, rank, and advantageous marriage as practical necessities.
• Anne and Wentworth struggle to acknowledge renewed feelings amid polite society and emotional reserve.
• The film adapts Jane Austen's novel through manners, family vanity, romantic misunderstandings, and class-conscious dialogue.

• Sense and Sensibilityperiod romance centered on restrained longing, social manners, and second chances
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• Jane Eyreliterary period romance shaped by emotional repression, social scrutiny, and a delayed reunion

Director

Adrian Shergold

Release Date

2007-04-01

Runtime

93 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (289)

What is Persuasion about?

A quietly passionate Austen adaptation follows a woman confronting the love she once surrendered when her former suitor returns to her changing social world.

What is Persuasion like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Persuasion as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Persuasion violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Persuasion.

What did critics think of Persuasion?

The adaptation was broadly well received, with particular praise for Sally Hawkins's vulnerable Anne, though critics often found it weaker than earlier Austen productions.

Which films are like Persuasion?

Films with a similar feel include Sense and Sensibility, Pride & Prejudice, and Jane Eyre.

How long is Persuasion?

Persuasion runs 93 minutes.

Where can I watch Persuasion?

In United States, Persuasion streams on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Britbox Apple TV channel, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, BritBox, BYUtv, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Passionflix Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player.