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Sense and Sensibility
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Directed by Ang Lee. With Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Sense and Sensibility.
MoviHero lists December 13, 1995 as the release date for Sense and Sensibility. Ang Lee is the listed director. The listed cast includes Emma Thompson as Elinor Dashwood, Kate Winslet as Marianne Dashwood, Alan Rickman as Colonel Christopher Brandon, Hugh Grant as Edward Ferrars. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 13, 1995
GenresDrama · Romance
Runtime2h 16m
DirectorAng Lee
CastEmma Thompson as Elinor Dashwood, Kate Winslet as Marianne Dashwood, Alan Rickman as Colonel Christopher Brandon, Hugh Grant as Edward Ferrars
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Sense and Sensibility right for tonight?
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Sense and Sensibility runs 2h 16m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 1,939 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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“The briefest of cameos from Tim Wilkinson informs us that due to inheritance rules, the second “Mrs.”
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“Colonel Brandon will be sorely missed.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherElinor DashwoodElinor Dashwood appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1995-2026, portrayed by Emma Thompson and Daisy Edgar-Jones. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherMarianne DashwoodMarianne Dashwood appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1995-2026, portrayed by Kate Winslet and Esmé Creed-Miles. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherColonel Christopher BrandonColonel Christopher Brandon in Sense and Sensibility (1995), played by Alan Rickman.Open character guide otherMrs. DashwoodMrs. Dashwood appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1995-2026, portrayed by Gemma Jones and Caitríona Balfe. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherJohn WilloughbyJohn Willoughby appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1995-2026, portrayed by Greg Wise and Frank Dillane. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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