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Sense and Sensibility

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Sense and Sensibility

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Released Dec 13, 1995

2h 15m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

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When Elinor Dashwood's (Emma Thompson) father dies, her family's finances are crippled. After the Dashwoods move to a cottage in Devonshire, Elinor's sister Marianne (Kate Winslet) is torn between the handsome John Willoughby (Greg Wise) and the older Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman). Meanwhile, Elinor's romantic hopes with Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant) are hindered due to his prior engagement. Both Elinor and Marianne strive for love while the circumstances in their lives constantly change.

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Critics Consensus

Sense and Sensibility is an uncommonly deft, very funny Jane Austen adaptation, marked by Emma Thompson's finely tuned performance.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

Ang Lee’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s first novel respects the timeless material while bringing a contemporary energy and humour to the tale.

Jun 21, 2023

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

This movie, made with love and wit, reminds us how much charm, liveliness, passion, good sense--and sensibility--Jane Austen provides.

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 27, 2019

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Deborah Brown

Empire Magazine

A beautifully-crafted, witty, moving film likely to overcome even the stiffest Austen prejudice.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 27, 2019

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Christopher Street

It is a gem. Miss Austen’s sly humor is everywhere present but never caricatured.

Apr 25, 2022

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Spirited and luminous romantic film.

Rated: A-

Mar 15, 2022

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

Screenwriter Thompson and director Ang Lee maintain a rare balance. The actors, as well as the writer and director, constantly let us know that they know better than these characters.

Rated: 4/4

Feb 25, 2022

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Stephen C

LOL, 2.25 hours of comedy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/25

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Garrett B

A heartwarming period drama

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/08/25

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Cid K

One of my favorite movies!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/25

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s c

One of my favorite movies of all time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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Elinor C

As much as I enjoyed the film, I think they have made sacrifices for the sakes of using well known names. The sisters are supposed to be 13, 16 (Winslet) and 19 (Thompson), and the mother 40 (Jones). Colonel Brandon (Rickman) is 35. I can understand lifting the ages by a few years, for the sakes of modern audiences (a 16yo looking for a husband is a little young). Performances were good, but not good to the point that I could see why they strayed so far.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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julie b

Tortuous in a good way ??? Excellent cast and strong acting, and also so many subtly funny lines but I didn’t write them down.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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Ang Lee

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Elinor Dashwood

Alan Rickman

Col. Christopher Brandon

Kate Winslet

Marianne Dashwood

Hugh Grant

Edward Ferrars

James Fleet

John Dashwood

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Sense and Sensibility: Official Clip - John Willoughby at Your Service

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Sense and Sensibility: Official Clip - Marianne Falls

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Synopsis

When Elinor Dashwood's (Emma Thompson) father dies, her family's finances are crippled. After the Dashwoods move to a cottage in Devonshire, Elinor's sister Marianne (Kate Winslet) is torn between the handsome John Willoughby (Greg Wise) and the older Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman). Meanwhile, Elinor's romantic hopes with Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant) are hindered due to his prior engagement. Both Elinor and Marianne strive for love while the circumstances in their lives constantly change.

Director: Ang Lee
Producer: Lindsay Doran
Screenwriter: Jane Austen, Emma Thompson
Distributor: Columbia TriStar Home Video, Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Mirage Enterprises, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 13, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.0M
Runtime: 2h 15m
Sound Mix: Surround

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