Sense and Sensibility

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.

Tagline

“Lose your heart and come to your senses.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Ang Lee

Original Language

EN

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, 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.

Who directed Sense and Sensibility?

Sense and Sensibility was directed by Ang Lee.

When was Sense and Sensibility released?

Sense and Sensibility was released on December 13, 1995.

How long is Sense and Sensibility?

Sense and Sensibility has a runtime of 2h 16m.

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