Where to watch Friendly Persuasion in Canada
Friendly Persuasion is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 19 June 2026.
About Friendly Persuasion
Friendly Persuasion is a 1956 movie in the Drama and War genres, directed by William Wyler, starring Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire and Anthony Perkins. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 142 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Friendly Persuasion in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Friendly Persuasion trailer
Overview
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?
Top cast
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
Richard Hale
Purdy
Joel Fluellen
Enoch
Theodore Newton
Major Harvey
John Smith
Caleb Cope
Edna Skinner
Opal Hudspeth
Marjorie Durant
Pearl Hudspeth
Frances Farwell
Ruby Hudspeth
Marjorie Main
The Widow Hudspeth
Edward Andrews
Soldier (uncredited)
Robert Fuller
Youthful Soldier at Shooting Gallery (uncredited)
Norman Leavitt
Clem - Looter (uncredited)
Nelson Leigh
Methodist Minister (uncredited)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Friendly Persuasion in Canada?+
In Canada, Friendly Persuasion is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Friendly Persuasion on Netflix?+
Friendly Persuasion is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is Friendly Persuasion?+
Friendly Persuasion has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
Who stars in Friendly Persuasion?+
Friendly Persuasion stars Gary Cooper, Dorothy McGuire, Anthony Perkins, Richard Eyer and Robert Middleton.
When did Friendly Persuasion come out?+
Friendly Persuasion is a 1956 movie directed by William Wyler.
What genre is Friendly Persuasion?+
Friendly Persuasion is Drama and War film.
Who directed Friendly Persuasion?+
Friendly Persuasion was directed by William Wyler.
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