Persuasion
Seen it?2007 | 93 min | Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Brooklyn or Never Let Me Go, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Anne Elliot was once in love with Frederick Wentworth, a commander in the Royal Navy who was rejected by her snobby parents eight years ago. When the family hits hard times and are forced to rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law, Frederick returns as a captain - but will he remember Anne?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 78K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adrian Shergold
- Sally HawkinsAnne Elliot
- Rupert Penry-JonesCaptain Wentworth
- Alice KrigeLady Russell
- Tobias MenziesWilliam Elliot
- Anthony Stewart HeadSir Walter Elliot
- Julia DavisElizabeth Elliot
- Michael Fenton StevensMr. Shepherd
- Mary StockleyMrs. Clay
- Peter WightAdmiral Croft
- Marion BaileyMrs. Croft