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.
Persuasion (2022) is a romance, drama and comedy film directed by Carrie Cracknell, released on July 1, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Dakota Johnson, Cosmo Jarvis, Henry Golding and Richard E. Grant. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 678 ratings.
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Dakota Johnson
as Anne Elliot
Cosmo Jarvis
as Captain Frederick Wentworth
Henry Golding
as William Elliot
Richard E. Grant
as Sir Walter Elliot
Nikki Amuka-Bird
as Lady Russell
Ben Bailey Smith
as Charles Musgrove (as Ben Bailey-Smith)
Mia McKenna-Bruce
as Mary Musgrove
Izuka Hoyle
as Henrietta Musgrove
Nia Towle
as Louisa Musgrove
Edward Bluemel
as Captain Harville
Lydia Rose Bewley
as Penelope Clay
Yolanda Kettle
as Elizabeth Elliot
Directed by Carrie Cracknell, written by Jane Austen, Ronald Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow, produced by Andrew Lazar and Christina Weiss Lurie.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 678 ratings.
MORE SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ "Persuasion seems to be another typical case of book adaptations: anyone familiar with the original material will struggle to appreciate even the slightest change; those without previous knowledge of Jane Austen's novel might be able to enjoy the film for itself. As someone belonging to the latter group, I found myself surprisingly satisfied. Despite following…
Reviewed on July 20, 2022
There are two groups of viewers who profess to hate this movie, and I have some sympathy for one of those groups. The Jane Austen purists are furious about it (“furious purists” - say that three times quickly). The story has been updated — sort of. That is, we find modern language and expressions popping up here and there, but clearly it still takes place in the past. It possesses a modern sensibility but still…
Reviewed on August 20, 2022
a blight upon the name of Jane Austen. Every one involved in the making of this film might as well have spat on Austen's grave. I cry thinking of those who are introduced to the novel by this movie.
Reviewed on January 22, 2026
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The main cast of Persuasion (2022) includes Dakota Johnson, Cosmo Jarvis, Henry Golding, Richard E. Grant and Nikki Amuka-Bird. The film was directed by Carrie Cracknell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Persuasion was released on July 1, 2022 and runs for 1h 48m.
Persuasion (2022) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 678 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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