Persuasion
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Persuasion

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?

Drama
Romance
TV Movie

Why watch this

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?

Released April 1, 2007

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
284
Seasons
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

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

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