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Persuasion (2022) – a quirky and modernized Netflix adaptation starring Dakota Johnson

The film Persuasion (2022) is a quirky and modernized Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel starring Dakota Johnson and Cosmo Jarvis.

Persuasion (2022) is a romantic drama starring Dakota Johnson, Cosmo Jarvis, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Richard E. Grant, and Henry Golding. Directed by Carrie Cracknell and written by Ron Bass and Alice Victoria Winslow, the movie is based on the novel Persuasion by Jane Austen. The film Persuasion (2022) follows the story of Anne Elliot, who was persuaded by her family to not marry an intelligent man of humble origins whom she loved deeply. Eight years later, they meet again. Will she take advantage of her second chance at true love?

Based on Persuasion by Jane Austen|  Genre Drama, Romance
Directed by Carrie Cracknell |  Written by Ronald Bass, Alice Victoria Winslow
Release date 15 July 2022  |  Running time 109 minutes

Facts

  • The film Persuasion (2022) premiered on 15th July on Netflix.
  • The movie “Persuasion” is the cinema debut of the theater director Carrie Cracknell.
  • Anne Elliott constantly breaks the fourth wall by interacting with the viewers.
  • Since its release on 14 June, the trailer of Persuasion amassed over 6 million view on Youtube.
  • Persuasion is Jane Austen’s last completed book, published six months after her death in 1817.

20 Century Girl (2022) – WHAT’S THE STORY?

Persuasion (2022) depicts the story of Anne Elliot, a smart girl guided by her family’s interests, who refused to marry an intelligent young man with humble roots. Anne’s family rents their home to an admiral and his wife, only to learn that the admiral’s wife has a brother, who is Navy Captain Frederick Wentworth, Anne’s ex-fiancé. Eight years later, the charming Frederick Wentworth reappeared in her life, forcing Anne to choose for the second time. Their reunion sparks deep feeling in the hearts of the two young lovers, giving them another unexpected chance at happiness. The movie Persuasion (2022) highlights the contrast between Anne’s nonconformist and sensitive nature and the unbearable gripes of the snobs in her family. Will she give real love a chance now that the time has come back? Or family’s opinion is as stronger as before?

Persuasion (2022) – Main Cast and characters 

Dakota Johnson portrays Anne Elliot, our heroine who loves Captain Frederick. Cosmo Jarvis portrays Captain Frederick Wentworth, the love of Anne Elliot. Henry Golding as Mr. William Elliot, Nikki Amuka-Bird plays Lady Russell, Mia McKenna-Bruce as Mary Elliot, Richard E. Grant as Sir Walter Elliot, Ben Bailey as Charles Musgrove, Nia Towle as Louisa Musgrove, Izuka Hoyle as Henrietta Musgrove, Yolanda Kettle as Elizabeth Elliot, Edward Bluemel as Captain Harville, Afolabi Alli as Captain Benwick, Jenny Rainsford as Mrs. Harville, Lydia Rose Bewley as Mrs. Penelope Clay

Where can I watch Persuasion (2022)?

You can watch the romantic drama Persuasion (2022) on Netflix.

More about

This is not the first time when the novel Persuasion was screen. In 1995 was the first adaptation of the novel in a move starring Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds. In 2007, came another film starring Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones. The film brought actress Sally Hawkins a Golden Nymph award the same year and was nominated for a BAFTA in 2008 for direction by Adrian Shergold.
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