Friendly Persuasion
Seen it?1975 | 100 min | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Glory or War for the Planet of the Apes, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
During the Civil War, a Quaker couple risks their lives by helping runaway slaves.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph Sargent
- Richard KileyJess Birdwell
- Shirley KnightEliza Birdwell
- Clifton JamesSam Jordan
- Michael O'KeefeJosh Birdwell
- Kevin O'KeefeLabe
- Tracie SavageMattie
- Sparky MarcusLittle Jess
- Paul BenjaminSwan Stebeney
- Erik HollandEnoch
- Maria GrimmLily Truscott