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Persuasion
🎬 Movie

Persuasion

2007 · 93 min Drama Romance TV Movie
⭐ 7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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?

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Adrian Shergold

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins

Anne Elliot

Rupert Penry-Jones

Rupert Penry-Jones

Captain Wentworth

Alice Krige

Alice Krige

Lady Russell

Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies

William Elliot

Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

Sir Walter Elliot

Julia Davis

Julia Davis

Elizabeth Elliot

Michael Fenton Stevens

Michael Fenton Stevens

Mr. Shepherd

Mary Stockley

Mary Stockley

Mrs. Clay

Peter Wight

Peter Wight

Admiral Croft

Marion Bailey

Marion Bailey

Mrs. Croft

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