Persuasion

TV Movie
20072007
Not RatedNot Rated
1h 33m

Rupert Penry-Jones and Sally Hawkins in Persuasion (2007)

Action Drama Family

Anne was in love with Frederick, who was rejected by her snobby parents 8 years ago. They've now hit hard times and rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law. He returns a Royal Navy capt... Read allAnne was in love with Frederick, who was rejected by her snobby parents 8 years ago. They've now hit hard times and rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law. He returns a Royal Navy captain. Will he remember Anne?Anne was in love with Frederick, who was rejected by her snobby parents 8 years ago. They've now hit hard times and rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law. He returns a Royal Navy captain. Will he remember Anne?

Director
- Adrian Shergold
Writers
- Jane Austen(novel)
- Simon Burke(screenplay)
Stars

See production, box office & company info

See production, box office & company info

See more at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award
- 3 wins & 5 nominations total

Julia Davis and Mary Stockley in Persuasion (2007)

Sally Hawkins, Jennifer Higham, Rosamund Stephen, and Amanda Hale in Persuasion (2007)

Persuasion (2007)

Persuasion (2007)

Persuasion (2007)

Rupert Penry-Jones in Persuasion (2007)

Persuasion (2007)

Persuasion (2007)

Persuasion (2007)

Persuasion (2007)

Persuasion (2007)

Persuasion (2007)

Director
- Adrian Shergold
Writers
- Jane Austen(novel)
- Simon Burke(screenplay)
All cast & crew
See more cast details at IMDbPro

Anne of Green Gables

8.5

Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Avonlea

8.4

Anne of Avonlea

Little Women

7.3

Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story

6.9

Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story

Persuasion

The Secret Garden

7.3

The Secret Garden

My Fair Lady

7.8

Cinderella

6.9

Ella Enchanted

6.3

Love Begins

7.0

When Calls the Heart

6.6

When Calls the Heart

Snow

6.6

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. Yet the truth becomes clear, both have moved, but meet again in Bath. —KGF Vissers

female protagonist cousin cousin relationship cousin marriage cousins incest cousin cousin incest 44 more

Taglines
- A new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic
Genres
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide

Trivia
Joseph Mawle (Harry Harville) and Tobias Menzies (William Elliot) would later go on to play the parts of Benjen Stark and Edmure Tully in HBO's Game of Thrones. Their respective on-screen siblings Eddard and Catelyn were married.

Goofs
On the walk to Winthrop, as the camera focuses on Ann overhearing Frederick and Louisa's conversation, a crew member with a red jacket is seen in the background (at around 38 mins) behind her.

Quotes
Captain Wentworth: Miss Elliot, I can bear this no longer. You pierce my soul. I'm half agony, half hope. Unjust I may have been. Weak and resentful I have been, but never inconstant. I offer myself to you again with a heart even more your own than when you almost broke it eight years ago.

Connections
Featured in Masterpiece Classic: Persuasion (2008)

Soundtracks
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor (Moonlight Sonata)
(uncredited)
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
(Anne plays pianoforte)

Top review

10/10

Incandescently Charming Adaptation Will Set Your Heart Aglow

I was swept up by this brilliant adaptation from second one, when a young woman looked straight at me with melancholic eyes in an extreme close up. I was engaged, I was on her side and watched, utterly spellbound, as her story unravelled.

A clever script manages, with all the cuts and changes which are invariably part of all adaptations, to distill the spirit of Jane Austen's novel unerringly. Wonderful leads (Rupert Penry-Jones is a warm-hearted, dashing Wentworth and Sally Hawkins is a delightfully sweet tempered Anne Elliot) and an outstanding supporting cast breathe life and immediacy into the plot. Creative film making ideas give the production a fresh face and make for memorable, visually gorgeous film moments. The pacing is swift but never hurried. And last but not least, I loved the musical score!

Watching this sent me walking on cloud 9 for days. I have watched it several times since and am still discovering new marvels because there are many levels to explore in this gem. Don't miss it!

helpful•61

23

coiragrigione
Oct 27, 2007

Release date
- January 13, 2008 (United States)
Countries of origin
- United Kingdom
- United States
Official site
- PBS (United States)
Language
- English
Also known as
- 勸服
Filming locations
- Manor House, Great Chalfield, Wiltshire, England, UK
Production companies
- Clerkenwell Films
- WGBH
See more company credits at IMDbPro

Runtime
1 hour 33 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 1.78 : 1

The 15 Best Jane Austen Adaptations Ranked

The 15 Best Jane Austen Adaptations Ranked

Oct 7Slash Film

MRC Names Eros STX Vet Chris O’Connell As CFO

MRC Names Eros STX Vet Chris O’Connell As CFO

Sep 28Deadline Film + TV

Rupert Penry-Jones and Sally Hawkins in Persuasion (2007)

Top Gap

What is the French language plot outline for Persuasion (2007)?

More to explore

View list

The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in December

See the full list

View list

Best of 2021: Top 10 Stars of the Year

See the full list

Recently viewed

Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.