Sense and Sensibility (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1995, Sense and Sensibility is a drama and romance film directed by Ang Lee, running about 136 minutes. “Lose your heart and come to your senses.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Dashwood sisters, sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne, whose chances at marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune. When Henry Dashwood dies unexpectedly, his estate must pass on by law to his son from his first marriage, John and wife Fanny. But these circumstances leave Mr. Dashwood's current wife, and daughters Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, 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.
Who’s in it. Sense and Sensibility stars Emma Thompson as Elinor Dashwood, Alan Rickman as Colonel Christopher Brandon, Kate Winslet as Marianne Dashwood and Hugh Grant as Edward Ferrars, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Sense and Sensibility has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $134.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sense and Sensibility page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sense and Sensibility tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sense and Sensibility (1995)?
- In US, Sense and Sensibility is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sense and Sensibility worth watching?
- Sense and Sensibility holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sense and Sensibility?
- Sense and Sensibility stars Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant and Imogen Stubbs.
- When was Sense and Sensibility released?
- Sense and Sensibility was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.