Sense and Sensibility
- Drama
- Romance
The Dashwood sisters, sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne, learn that their prospects of marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune. After Henry Dashwood dies unexpectedly, his estate must pass on by law to his son. These circumstances leave Mr. Dashwood's wife and daughters without a home and with barely enough money to live on. As Elinor and Marianne struggle to find romantic fulfillment in a society obsessed with financial and social status, they must learn to mix sense with sensibility in their dealings with both money and men.
Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 drama-romance film adapting Jane Austen's classic novel about two sisters navigating love and marriage after their family loses its fortune. The Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne—must balance emotion with practicality as they seek romantic fulfillment in a society obsessed with wealth and status. This beloved adaptation captures Austen's wit and social commentary while exploring timeless themes of family, romance, and personal growth.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG
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Emma ThompsonElinor Dashwood
Kate WinsletMarianne Dashwood
Alan RickmanColonel Christopher Brandon
Hugh GrantEdward Ferrars
Gemma JonesMrs. Dashwood
Greg WiseJohn Willoughby
Elizabeth SpriggsMrs. Jennings
Imogen StubbsLucy Steele
Harriet WalterFanny Ferrars Dashwood
James FleetJohn Dashwood
Imelda StauntonCharlotte Jennings Palmer
Hugh LaurieMr. Palmer
Emilie FrançoisMargaret Dashwood
Robert HardySir John Middleton
Richard LumsdenRobert Ferrars
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Sense and Sensibility — frequently asked
When was Sense and Sensibility released?
Sense and Sensibility was released on December 13, 1995.
What is the plot about?
The film follows the Dashwood sisters after their father's death forces them to leave their home and face financial hardship. As they search for love and security in a society that values money and status, they learn to balance emotional sensibility with practical sense in matters of the heart and money.
Is this based on a book?
Yes, the film is an adaptation of Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name, one of her most celebrated works.
Where can I watch Sense and Sensibility?
The film is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers; availability varies by region and service.
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