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Sense and Sensibility streaming

1995 Movie United Kingdom Drama, Romance 136 min Ages 8+
By: Ang Lee With: Emma Thompson, Greg Wise, James Fleet, Kate Winslet, Gemma Jones

When Mr. Dashwood (Tom Wilkinson) dies, he must leave the bulk of his estate to the son by his first marriage, which leaves his second wife and their three daughters Elinor (Dame Emma Thompson), Marianne (Kate Winslet), and Margaret (Emilie François), in straitened circumstances. They are taken in by a kindly cousin, but their lack of fortune affects the marriageability of practical Elinor and romantic Marianne. When Elinor forms an attachment for the wealthy Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant), his family disapproves and separates them. And though Mrs. Jennings (Elizabeth Spriggs) tries to match the worthy (and rich) Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman) to her, Marianne finds the dashing and fiery John Willoughby (Greg Wise) more to her taste. Both relationships are sorely tried.

Filmium rating
77%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 2016
Selections:
Berlinale Special 2016
Berlin International Film Festival 1996
Awards:
International Jury 1996
Nominations:
Competition 1996
Locarno Film Festival 1995
Awards:
Histoire(s) du Cinéma – Leopard Club Award Emma Thompson

Mood

Emotional
Melancholic
Romantic
Sentimental
Touching

Cast & Crew

Ang Lee
Emma Thompson
Jane Austen
Greg Wise
Elizabeth Spriggs
Gemma Jones
Kate Winslet
Hugh Grant
James Fleet
Alan Rickman

Adaptation

Jane Austen
Literary Adaptation
Period Novel

Budget

Costume Design
Mid-Budget
Period Film

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven
Elegant Cinematography
Period Costumes
Period Settings
Visual Imagery
Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Adapted Screenplay
Character Focus
Linear

Pace

Character-Driven
Deliberate
Measured
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Feature Film
Lengthy
Over 2 Hours

Soundtrack

Gentle Melodies
Period Music
Romantic Score

Style

Adaptation
Cinematic
Narrative Structure
Period Drama

Time-Period

Early 19Th Century
Historical Setting
Regency Era

Central Conflict

Financial Ruin
Marriage Prospects
Social Reputation

Characters

Colonel Brandon
Edward Ferrars
Elinor Dashwood
John Willoughby
Marianne Dashwood

Ending

Happy Ending
Marriages
Reconciliation

Historical Context

Early 1800S
Regency England
Social Hierarchy

Key Plot Points

Inheritance Loss
Romantic Misunderstandings
Social Mobility

Plot

Family Dynamics
Family Inheritance
Romantic Entanglements
Romantic Pursuits
Social Class

Setting

English Countryside
Historical
London
Regency Estate
Rural

Shooting Location

Devonshire
London
Wiltshire

Theme

Family Loyalty
Love And Loss
Marriage And Security
Sisterhood
Social Class
Social Expectations

Genre

Adaptation
Drama
Period Drama
Period Film
Romance

Audiences

Adults
Literature Enthusiasts
Period Drama Fans
Romance Lovers
Romantic Drama Fans
Women

Titles

Fornuft og følelser
Raison et Sentiments
Razão e Sensibilidade
Sense And Sensibility
Sinn und Sinnlichkeit

Awards

Academy Award For Screenplay
Bafta
Nominations

Box Office Success

$135 Million Worldwide
Commercial Hit
Financial Success

Critical Reception

Acclaimed Adaptation
Popular
Positive Reviews

Popularity

Austen Adaptation
Beloved Film
Timeless Classic

Reception

Academy Award Nominations
Award-Winning
Bafta
Bafta Awards
Commercial Success
Critical Acclaim
Oscar Nominations

Production Countries

England
United Kingdom

Release Year

Nineteen Ninety-Five
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