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Sense and Sensibility

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When Elinor Dashwood's father dies, her family's finances are crippled. After the Dashwoods move to a cottage in Devonshire, Elinor's sister Marianne is torn between the handsome John Willoughby and the older Colonel Brandon. Meanwhile, Elinor's romantic hopes with Edward Ferrars 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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Derek Malcolm Guardian Feb 26
Perhaps we should have been aware that Thompson could write as well as she can act... But it is still a pleasant shock to see a film so divested of precious charm in favour of humor, dramatic force and the kind of romance that isn't merely sentimental. Go to Full Review Jami Bernard New York Daily News Feb 26
3.5/4
An old-fashioned romantic treat for all who love love. Go to Full Review Ella Taylor L.A. Weekly Feb 26
Thompson plucks out the novelist's delicate wit, while Lee, a master of domestic dramady, takes Austen gently over the top in a prankish farce with just enough heartburn to elicit the occasional covert sob. Go to Full Review Marc Horton Edmonton Journal Apr 15
5/5
Sense and Sensibility is Austen at her greatest and movie-making at its best. It has it all: passion, humor, wit, great performances and a story that touches the heart. Go to Full Review Margaret A. McGurk Cincinnati Enquirer Feb 26
4/4
The latest and best adaption of a Jane Austen novel, it blows straight to smithereens any idea that a 19th-century British comedy of manners must be a little stuffy. This movie is smart, keen, funny and engaging as any 20th-century romance. Go to Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday Feb 26
Thompson, and everyone else, is eclipsed by Kate Winslet's Marianne. With the face of a Joshua Reynolds portrait and the soul of a romantic heroine, Winslet is heart-stopping. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jennifer S Dec 18 The best Austen adaptation. Seen it a hundred times and it's always a great experience. See more Mary Dec 18 Watching my favourite movie on the big screen? THE BEST! See more Jennifer F Dec 18 The most perfect movie. See more Miz Candy Dec 18 Wonderful movie. Great acting, great cinematography. See more Amy P Dec 18 This movie is so beautiful on the big screen and holds up after 30 years as a moving and witty film. Its also aptly the 250 anniversary of Jane Austen birth. See more Carolyn F Dec 17 Fantastic as always! One of my favorites. Even better seeing it in a theatre with my love. See more Read all reviews
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Ang Lee

Director

Emma Thompson

Elinor Dashwood

Alan Rickman

Col. Christopher Brandon

Kate Winslet

Marianne Dashwood

Hugh Grant

Edward Ferrars

James Fleet

John Dashwood

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Synopsis When Elinor Dashwood's father dies, her family's finances are crippled. After the Dashwoods move to a cottage in Devonshire, Elinor's sister Marianne is torn between the handsome John Willoughby and the older Colonel Brandon. Meanwhile, Elinor's romantic hopes with Edward Ferrars 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
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Dec 14, 2025
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$42.0M
Runtime
2h 15m
Sound Mix
Surround
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