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Persuasion

1995·Movie
1h 47min·PG
74
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A , romance movie: , but never fluffy, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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A love lost, but never forgotten

In early 19th-century England, dire financial straits reacquaint the aristocratic Anne Elliot with her wealthy ex-fiance Frederick Wentworth. The two must choose between either putting the past behind them or listening to their hearts.
Austen AdaptationPeriod RomanceSocial CommentaryClass and MannersMelancholy Love StoryStrong Female LeadIntimate and ReflectiveQuaint English Countryside

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Where can I stream Persuasion legally?

Persuasion is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Persuasion worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Persuasion rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Persuasion?

1 h 47 min

Persuasion runs 1 h 47 min.

Will Persuasion make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly sharp wit.

Is Persuasion plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Persuasion?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Persuasion good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Persuasion scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Persuasion?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Is Persuasion based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Was Persuasion a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$5 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Persuasion in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Persuasion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Persuasion in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Persuasion use?

Broken PedestalTrue CompanionsHypocritical HumorGold DiggerIdle RichUpper-Class TwitShipper on DeckBig Fancy HouseAdaptation DistillationParental NeglectVoiceover LetterWham Lineand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Persuasion, including Broken Pedestal, True Companions, Hypocritical Humor.