Sense and Sensibility
"Lose your heart and come to your senses."
Originally released in 1995. Sense and Sensibility is a drama/romance film. directed by Ang Lee. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, and Alan Rickman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,800 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$134.6M
8.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Emma Thompson
as Elinor Dashwood
Kate Winslet
as Marianne Dashwood
Alan Rickman
as Colonel Christopher Brandon
Hugh Grant
as Edward Ferrars
Gemma Jones
as Mrs. Dashwood
Greg Wise
as John Willoughby
Elizabeth Spriggs
as Mrs. Jennings
Imogen Stubbs
as Lucy Steele
Harriet Walter
as Fanny Ferrars Dashwood
James Fleet
as John Dashwood
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $134,582,776
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Mirage Enterprises
- Good Machine
Frequently Asked Questions
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, h...
Who directed Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility was directed by Ang Lee.
How long is Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Sense and Sensibility released?
Sense and Sensibility was released on December 13, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sense and Sensibility?
The main cast of Sense and Sensibility includes Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones.
Is Sense and Sensibility worth watching?
Sense and Sensibility has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,800 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.