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Persuasion

1971Show1 season5 episodes

65

GoodGoodWatch score

65

GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth – the dashing one she once sent away – crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances.

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, adrenaline or brutality.

Shows with

Persuasion episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors: Howard Baker
Written by: Julian Mitchell, Jane Austen
Produced by: Howard Baker

Everyone

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Facts

April 18, 1971 · May 16, 1971 · Ended

First aired: April 18, 1971
Last aired: May 16, 1971
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 5 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?

65

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Persuasion okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Persuasion?

4 h

About 4 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1971.

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?

CharactersPlot

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