Sense and Sensibility (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2008, Sense and Sensibility is a drama series.
What it’s about. Sense and Sensibility is a 2008 British television drama, based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies, who said that the aim of the series was to make viewers forget Ang Lee's 1995 film version. As such, this series was more overtly sexual than previous Austen adaptations, and Davies included scenes featuring a seduction and a duel that are suggested in Austen's novel but absent from the feature film. A story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Elinor, disciplined, restrained and very conscious of the manners of the day, represents sense. Outspoken, impetuous, emotional Marianne represents sensibility.
Who’s in it. Sense and Sensibility stars Hattie Morahan as Elinor Dashwood, Charity Wakefield as Marianne Dashwood, Dan Stevens as Edward Ferrars and David Morrissey as Colonel Brandon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Sense and Sensibility has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and BritBox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sense and Sensibility (2008)?
- In US, Sense and Sensibility is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. 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 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sense and Sensibility?
- Sense and Sensibility stars Hattie Morahan, Charity Wakefield, Dan Stevens, David Morrissey and Lucy Boynton.
- When was Sense and Sensibility released?
- Sense and Sensibility was released in 2008.