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Persuasion

1960 – 1961Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

Summary

Persuasion is a 1960 British television miniseries adaptation of the Jane Austen novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC and directed by Campbell Logan, Daphne Slater stars as Anne Elliot, and Paul Daneman as Captain Frederick Wentworth.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Campbell Logan
Written by
Jane Austen
Produced by
Campbell Logan

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Facts

December 30, 1960 · January 20, 1961 · Ended

First aired
December 30, 1960
Last aired
January 20, 1961
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Persuasion worth watching?"

Questions about Persuasion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Persuasion worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Persuasion okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Persuasion?

2 h

About 2 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1960 to 1961.

Is Persuasion good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Persuasion plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.