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Friendly Persuasion

7.519751h 40mMovieDramaTV Movie

During the Civil War, a Quaker couple risks their lives by helping runaway slaves.

DirectorJoseph Sargent
WritersJessamyn West·William P. Wood
ProducersEmanuel L. Wolf·Joseph Sargent

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Cast · Directed by Joseph Sargent

RKRichard Kiley
Richard Kiley
Jess Birdwell
SKShirley Knight
Shirley Knight
Eliza Birdwell
CJClifton James
Clifton James
Sam Jordan
MOMichael O'Keefe
Michael O'Keefe
Josh Birdwell
KO
Kevin O'Keefe
Labe
TSTracie Savage
Tracie Savage
Mattie
SMSparky Marcus
Sparky Marcus
Little Jess
PBPaul Benjamin
Paul Benjamin
Swan Stebeney
EHErik Holland
Erik Holland
Enoch
MG
Maria Grimm
Lily Truscott
BMBob Minor
Bob Minor
Burk
GP
Gus Peters

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Friendly Persuasion — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Friendly Persuasion?

Friendly Persuasion isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Friendly Persuasion on Netflix?

No, Friendly Persuasion is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Friendly Persuasion on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Friendly Persuasion isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Friendly Persuasion for free?

Friendly Persuasion isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Friendly Persuasion?

Friendly Persuasion hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 6, 1975. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.