Modern Persuasion (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2020, Modern Persuasion is a comedy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Alex Appel, running about 87 minutes. “Love doesn't always go according to plan...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A single woman focused on her career in New York is forced to deal with the aftermath of a failed relationship when an ex-boyfriend is hired by her company.
Who’s in it. Modern Persuasion stars Alicia Witt as Wren Cosgrove, Bebe Neuwirth as Vanessa PErry, Daniella Pineda as Kate Grant and Shane McRae as Owen Jasper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Modern Persuasion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modern Persuasion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modern Persuasion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Modern Persuasion (2020)?
- In US, Modern Persuasion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Modern Persuasion worth watching?
- Modern Persuasion holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Modern Persuasion?
- Modern Persuasion stars Alicia Witt, Bebe Neuwirth, Daniella Pineda, Shane McRae and Dominic Rains.
- When was Modern Persuasion released?
- Modern Persuasion was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.