Persuasion (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2007, Persuasion is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Adrian Shergold, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Royal Navy captain Wentworth was haughtily turned down eight years ago as suitor of pompous baronet Sir Walter Elliot's daughter Anne, despite true love. Now he visits their former seaside country estate, rented by his brother-in-law, admiral Croft, so the financially stressed baronet can afford a fashionable, cheaper residence in trendy Bath. First the former lovers meet again on the estate, where they feel vibes again, but neither dares admit them until it seems too late.
Who’s in it. Persuasion stars Sally Hawkins as Anne Elliot, Rupert Penry-Jones as Captain Wentworth, Alice Krige as Lady Russell and Anthony Stewart Head as Sir Walter Elliot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Persuasion has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. 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 (2007)?
- In US, Persuasion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Persuasion worth watching?
- Persuasion holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Persuasion?
- Persuasion stars Sally Hawkins, Rupert Penry-Jones, Alice Krige, Anthony Stewart Head and Julia Davis.
- When was Persuasion released?
- Persuasion was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.