--- product_id: 1525707 title: "Persuasion" brand: "fiona shaw, amanda root, roger michell" price: "€ 13.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/1525707-persuasion store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Persuasion **Brand:** fiona shaw, amanda root, roger michell **Price:** € 13.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Persuasion by fiona shaw, amanda root, roger michell - **How much does it cost?** € 13.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1525707-persuasion) ## Best For - fiona shaw, amanda root, roger michell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fiona shaw, amanda root, roger michell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Seven years after their breakup, a spinster and an impoverished sailor attempt to rekindle their aborted romance. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Actors | Amanda Root, Ciaran Hinds, Corin Redgrave, Fiona Shaw, John Woodvine | | Asin | B00003JRCQ | | Aspect Ratio | 1.66:1 | | Director | Roger Michell | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Model Number | 03952 | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Unqualified | | Media Format | DVD | | Mpaa Rating | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | Number Of Discs | 1 | | Producers | Fiona Finlay | | Product Dimensions | 0.6 x 5.3 x 7.5 inches; 2.4 ounces | | Release Date | February 1, 2000 | | Run Time | 1 hour and 46 minutes | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Subtitles | English, French, Italian, Spanish | ## Product Details - **Genre:** Drama - **Format:** Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen - **Contributor:** (function(f) {var _np=(window.P._namespace("DetailPageProductOverviewTemplatesJava"));if(_np.guardFatal){_np.guardFatal(f)(_np);}else{f(_np);}}(function(P) { P.when('A').execute(function(A){ A.on('a:truncate:po-attribute-truncate-2:updated', function(data) { var isTruncated = !data.truncateInstance.getIfTextFits(); var seeMoreElement = document.getElementById('po-attribute-see-more-id-2'); if(seeMoreElement) { seeMoreElement.style.display = isTruncated ? '' : 'none'; } }) }); })); Roger Michell, Fiona Finlay, BBC, Susan Fleetwood, Corin Redgrave, Amanda Root, Fiona Shaw, Ciaran Hinds, John WoodvineRoger Michell, Fiona Finlay, BBC, Susan Fleetwood, Corin Redgrave, Amanda Root, Fiona Shaw, Ciaran Hinds, John Woodvine See more - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 46 minutes ## Images ![Persuasion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XgQmW07ML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Superb Film Adapted From A Literary Masterpiece *by on Reviewed in the United States June 15, 2003* "Persuasion," the film, is a faithful adaptation of Jane Austen's final completed novel, and to my mind her finest book. It is directed, with subtlety and brilliance, by Roger Michell. The film is quite able to stand alone, on its own merits - you don't have to know Ms. Austen's work to be captivated by the pure magic of the romance, the Regency English period history, brilliant characterizations, color, music and costumes of this extraordinary drama brought to life on the screen. The movie deals with the same social issues as the book, especially the British class system. Rigid social barriers existed - and everyone wanted to marry "up" to a higher station - and into wealth. This is also a very poignant and passionate tale of love, disappointment, loss and redemption. The point is clearly that one shouldn't ever be persuaded to abandon core values and beliefs, especially for ignoble goals. There are consequences, always.Sir Walter Elliot, Lord of Kellynch Hall, is an extravagant, self-aggrandizing snob, and a bit of a dandy to boot. He has been a widower for many years and spends money beyond his means to increase his social stature. His eldest daughter, who he dotes on, is as conceited and spoiled as he is. The youngest daughter, Anne (Amanda Root), is an intelligent, sensitive, capable and unassuming woman in her late twenties when the film begins. She had been quite pretty at one time, but life's disappointments have taken their toll and her looks are fading. She and her sister are both single. Anne had once been very much in love with a young, and as yet untried, navel officer. A woman who had been a close friend to Anne's mother, persuaded Anne to call off the engagement, convincing her that she could make a much better match. After much consideration, Anne did not follow her heart or her better instincts, and she and her young officer, Frederick Wentworth (Ciaran Hinds), separated. She has never again found the mutual love or companionship that she had with him.The Elliot family is forced to financially retrench because of their extravagance. They lease Kellynch Hall to...of all people...Wentworth's sister and her husband. Elliot, his oldest daughter and her companion, move to a smaller lodging in Bath for the season, leaving Anne to pack up their belongings before joining them. She gets the Cinderella treatment throughout the film. Anne chooses this time to visit with her middle sister, an abominably spoiled, whiny hypochondriac, Mrs. Musgrove. She has made a good, but not brilliant match to a local squire. Charles Muskgrove, her husband, his parents, and their two younger, eligible daughters, Louisa and Henrietta, are delightful. There are wonderfully warm scenes of family and friends dining, dancing, hiking over the gorgeous countryside, and at the seashore, that bring the audience smack into early 19th century English life. It is at the Muskgrove estate that Anne meets Frederick Wentworth again, after his absence of seven years. He is in the neighborhood, because his sister is now in the area, residing at Kellynch, of course. Wentworth is now a Captain in the Royal Navy and quite wealthy. When their eyes meet for the first time, you can absolutely feel Anne's longing and remorse. Intense. I cannot imagine a better actress to play Anne than Amanda Root. She slowly transforms herself from a sallow, aging spinster to a luminescent woman in love - and this is Not just the makeup. Wentworth/Hinds is aloof with Anne, although civil. The man was hurtfully rejected once before and it appears that he still feels the sting of her snub. Now Wentworth is on the marriage market and Louisa sets her cap for him. Accidents and various adventures ensue, from the resorts of Lyme and Bath to the Muskgrove estate, bringing Anne and Wentworth closer together. The passion between the two is palpable, although Very understated, (this is Regency England after all). If Ms. Root is the perfect Anne, then Mr. Hinds is the best possible Wentworth. He is as large and virile as she is petite and feminine. He oozes sexuality...but again, he portrays his character with great subtlety. The entire production is brilliantly cast and the acting is superbI think this is Ms. Austen's most passionate piece. Some scholars say that she modeled Anne Elliot after herself.This remarkable film, like the novel, and the issues it tackles, is just as germane today as it was when written. Each time I view it, it just gets better. And the romance...well, no one does romance better than Jane Austen. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Jane Austin adaptation!!!! *by on Reviewed in the United States March 22, 2026* Excellent adaptation, the story is paced just right, the cast is great and the regency’s period is true to form. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Movie *by on Reviewed in the United States April 22, 2026* this was a good movie. l think you will like it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/1525707-persuasion](https://www.desertcart.at/products/1525707-persuasion) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*