Persuasion

2007·Movie
1h 33min
73
GoodGoodWatch score

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Persuasion fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

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?
Period DramaJane Austen AdaptationRomanticClass ConflictMelancholyBritishRegency EraCharacter-DrivenNostalgic

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Persuasion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Persuasion worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Persuasion?

1 h 33 min

Persuasion runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Persuasion based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Persuasion?

Critics36
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Persuasion higher (61) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Persuasion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Persuasion?

8ATAUCACHDEJPPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Persuasion in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Persuasion use?

Adaptational DumbassAdapted OutAlliterative NameAdaptational Alternate EndingRace for Your Love

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Persuasion, including Adaptational Dumbass, Adapted Out, Alliterative Name.

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