Movie · 1995 · BBC Two
Is Persuasion based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Persuasion is based on the book Persuasion by Jane Austen (1817).
The movie was released in 1995 on BBC Two.
The book behind Persuasion
Other adaptations of Persuasion
- Persuasion (film, 2022)
- Persuasion (film, 2007)
Common questions
Is Persuasion based on a book?
Yes. Persuasion is based on the book Persuasion by Jane Austen (1817).
Who wrote the book Persuasion is based on?
Persuasion was written by Jane Austen and first published in 1817.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Persuasion before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Jane Austen's books
- Pride & Prejudice (film, 2005)
- Sense and Sensibility (film, 1995)
- Clueless (film, 1995)
- Pride and Prejudice (film, 1940)
- Pride and Prejudice (TV, 1995)
- Emma (film, 2020)