Friendly Persuasion (1956): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to Friendly Persuasion: streaming options, cast and core facts.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Gary Cooper as Jess Birdwell; Dorothy McGuire as Eliza Birdwell; Anthony Perkins as Josh Birdwell; Richard Eyer as Little Jess Birdwell; Robert Middleton as Sam Jordan; Phyllis Love as Mattie Birdwell; Peter Mark Richman as Gardner 'Gard' Jordan; Walter Catlett as Professor Quigley
About Friendly Persuasion
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?
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Friendly Persuasion?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Friendly Persuasion?
Gary Cooper as Jess Birdwell; Dorothy McGuire as Eliza Birdwell; Anthony Perkins as Josh Birdwell; Richard Eyer as Little Jess Birdwell; Robert Middleton as Sam Jordan; Phyllis Love as Mattie Birdwell; Peter Mark Richman as Gardner 'Gard' Jordan; Walter Catlett as Professor Quigley
Is this Friendly Persuasion guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



