Sense and Sensibility (1995): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Sense and Sensibility
Director: Ang Lee
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1995
Duration: 136 min
Cast: Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones

What Sense and Sensibility Is About

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.

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What is Sense and Sensibility about?

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.

Where can I watch Sense and Sensibility?

Sense and Sensibility is available to watch on digital platforms such as BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Sense and Sensibility?

Sense and Sensibility runs for 136 minutes (2h 16m).

When did Sense and Sensibility come out?

Sense and Sensibility was released in 1995.

Who directed Sense and Sensibility?

Sense and Sensibility was directed by Ang Lee.

Who stars in Sense and Sensibility?

Sense and Sensibility stars Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant.

What is Sense and Sensibility's rating?

Sense and Sensibility holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.