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Sense and Sensibility (1995)

PG 136 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   13 December 1995 (USA)
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Rich Mr. Dashwood dies, leaving his second wife and her daughters poor by the rules of inheritance. Two daughters are the titular opposites.

Director:

Ang Lee

Writers:

Jane Austen (novel), Emma Thompson (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Fleet James Fleet ...
Tom Wilkinson ...
Harriet Walter ...
Kate Winslet ...
Emma Thompson ...
Gemma Jones ...
Hugh Grant ...
Emilie François Emilie François ...
Elizabeth Spriggs Elizabeth Spriggs ...
Robert Hardy Robert Hardy ...
Ian Brimble Ian Brimble ...
Isabelle Amyes Isabelle Amyes ...
Betsy
Alan Rickman ...
Greg Wise ...
Alexander John Alexander John ...
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Storyline

When Mr. Dashwood dies, he must leave the bulk of his estate to the son by his first marriage, which leaves his second wife and three daughters (Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret) in straitened circumstances. They are taken in by a kindly cousin, but their lack of fortune affects the marriageability of both practical Elinor and romantic Marianne. When Elinor forms an attachment for the wealthy Edward Ferrars, his family disapproves and separates them. And though Mrs. Jennings tries to match the worthy (and rich) Colonel Brandon to her, Marianne finds the dashing and fiery Willoughby more to her taste. Both relationships are sorely tried. But this is a romance, and through the hardships and heartbreak, true love and a happy ending will find their way for both the sister who is all sense and the one who is all sensibility. Written by Kathy Li  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Love | Heartbreak | Inheritance | Handkerchief | Military Officer  | See more »

Taglines:

Lose your heart and come to your senses.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sensatez y sentimientos See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$16,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$135,000,000 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR  | SDDS (8 channels) | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

During filming, the Jane Austen Society telephoned co-producer James Schamus to complain about the casting of Hugh Grant claiming that he was too good-looking to play Edward Ferrars. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The film is set around 1810 (the original novel was published in 1811). There are a pack of dogs, one of them a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, near a gate. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers were developed in the early 19th century to lure waterfowl. The purebreds originated in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was not introduced to the UK until the 1980s, and was not fully developed as a breed anywhere in 1810. This dog is not a golden retriever, as can be evidenced by the smaller stature, the orange/red fur and the white markings on the chest and nose. See more »

Quotes

Thomas: I fetched those beef fillets for you ma'am.
Mrs. Dashwood: It was far less expensive in Exeter. Besides, it's for Marianne.
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Connections

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Soundtracks

"Weep You No More Sad Fountains"
Music by Patrick Doyle
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