Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility

1995 · 136 min · EN · PG · 7.4 (1,841 votes)
Dir. Ang Lee · Starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones, Greg Wise · Music Patrick Doyle

Lose your heart and come to your senses.

DramaRomance

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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Immerse yourself in a world of refined manners and simmering emotions. This film offers an elegant, heartfelt journey through societal expectations and the delicate dance of love and practicality. It's a beautifully crafted period piece, rich with emotional depth and the quiet yearning of its characters, perfect for a cozy escape.

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