Persuasion (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1995, Persuasion is a drama and romance film directed by Roger Michell, running about 107 minutes. “A love lost, but never forgotten in this new BBC dramatization” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anne Elliot, the daughter of a financially troubled aristocratic family, is persuaded to break her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a young sea captain of meager means. Years later, money troubles force Anne's father to rent out the family estate to Admiral Croft, and Anne is again thrown into company with Frederick -- who is now rich, successful, and perhaps still in love with Anne.
Who’s in it. Persuasion stars Amanda Root as Anne Elliott, Ciarán Hinds as Captain Frederick Wentworth, Susan Fleetwood as Lady Russell and Fiona Shaw as Mrs. Croft, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Persuasion has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel 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 Persuasion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Persuasion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Persuasion (1995)?
- In US, Persuasion is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel, 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 Persuasion worth watching?
- Persuasion holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Persuasion?
- Persuasion stars Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Fleetwood, Fiona Shaw and John Woodvine.
- When was Persuasion released?
- Persuasion was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.