Persuasion (1971)

History · Romance

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.

IMDb rating: 6.5 (651 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 +0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (1971)

7.24 avg 5 episodes 6.9 → 7.6

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	6.9	9
2	Episode #1.2	7.2	7
3	Episode #1.3	7.3	7
4	Episode #1.4	7.2	7
5	Episode #1.5	7.6	8