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Sense and Sensibility  (1995)

Sense and Sensibility
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
136 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
Sense and Sensibility

The recipient of seven Oscar® nominations, this film version of Jane Austen's classic 1811 novel stars Emma Thompson as Elinor Dashwood. With her mother and sisters, Elinor struggles financially after the death of her father, who bequeathed the Dashwood estate to his oafish son by an earlier marriage. While sorting out the family's affairs, the shy, self-sacrificing Elinor secretly falls for her stepbrother-in-law, Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant), a sensitive, well-educated bachelor who cannot court her because of his foolhardy youthful engagement to the greedy Lucy Steele (Imogen Stubbs). The grateful Dashwoods are offered a modest country home by family friends, which they accept. Once relocated, Elinor's brash, spirited sister Marianne (Kate Winslet) falls for a dashing local, John Willoughby (Greg Wise), a womanizer who nevertheless seems to share her affections. A prominent neighbor, Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman), also falls in love with Marianne, but she is oblivious to the older man's affections. Eventually, Willoughby fails Marianne, breaking her heart, until she realizes Brandon's feelings. When Edward's family disowns him, Lucy marries his brother instead, leaving him free to pursue an exultant Elinor. Thompson won the film's sole Oscar® for her screenplay adaptation of Austen's novel. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide


Sense and Sensibility Trivia

Who played Elinor Dashwood in the movie Sense and Sensibility?
Emma Thompson played Elinor Dashwood in the movie Sense and Sensibility

Who played Colonel Brandon in the movie Sense and Sensibility?
Alan Rickman played Colonel Brandon in the movie Sense and Sensibility

Who played Marianne Dashwood in the movie Sense and Sensibility?
Kate Winslet played Marianne Dashwood in the movie Sense and Sensibility

Who played Edward Ferrars in the movie Sense and Sensibility?
Hugh Grant played Edward Ferrars in the movie Sense and Sensibility

Who played John Dashwood in the movie Sense and Sensibility?
James Fleet played John Dashwood in the movie Sense and Sensibility

Who played John Willoughby in the movie Sense and Sensibility?
Greg Wise played John Willoughby in the movie Sense and Sensibility

Who played Mrs. Dashwood in the movie Sense and Sensibility?
Gemma Jones played Mrs. Dashwood in the movie Sense and Sensibility

Who played Mrs. Jennings in the movie Sense and Sensibility?
Elizabeth Spriggs played Mrs. Jennings in the movie Sense and Sensibility

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