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Friendly Persuasion

1956 · 2h 17m · Released

NR Drama, War

The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?

Read the book by Jessamyn West

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.6 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Friendly Persuasion

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

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Top cast and crew

William Wyler Director
Gary Cooper Jess Birdwell
Dorothy McGuire Eliza Birdwell
Anthony Perkins Josh Birdwell
Richard Eyer Little Jess Birdwell
Robert Middleton Sam Jordan
Phyllis Love Mattie Birdwell
Peter Mark Richman Gardner 'Gard' Jordan
Walter Catlett Professor Quigley
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Frequently asked questions about Friendly Persuasion

Where can I watch Friendly Persuasion in the United States?

Friendly Persuasion is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Friendly Persuasion?

Friendly Persuasion scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Friendly Persuasion?

Friendly Persuasion stars Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer, and Robert Middleton. William Wyler is the director.

How long is Friendly Persuasion?

Friendly Persuasion runs 2h 17m (137 minutes).

When did Friendly Persuasion come out?

Friendly Persuasion was released on October 30, 1956.

Which studio made Friendly Persuasion?

Friendly Persuasion was produced by Allied Artists and B-M Productions in the United States.

What was the budget for Friendly Persuasion?

Friendly Persuasion was made on a budget of $3,000,000.

How much did Friendly Persuasion make at the box office?

Friendly Persuasion grossed $8,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $3,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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