Sense And Sensibility
Drama, Romance
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment  (1995) 136 mins PG

7.7 (26,175 votes)
Adapted from the novel by Jane Austen

Emma Thompson stars in and wrote the Oscar-winning script for this wonderful romantic comedy, adapted from Jane Austen's novel and acclaimed nationwide as one of the very best movies of 1995. The story of two high-spirited sisters looking for true love in straitlaced society, "Sense & Sensibility" serves up humor, romance and the happiest ending of the year!...

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Cast and Crew
James Fleet  ......  John Dashwood
Tom Wilkinson  ......  Mr. Dashwood
Harriet Walter  ......  Fanny Ferrars Dashwood
Kate Winslet  ......  Marianne Dashwood
Emma Thompson  ......  Elinor Dashwood
Gemma Jones  ......  Mrs. Dashwood
Director  .....  Ang Lee
Producer  .....  Lindsay Doran; Lindsey Duran
Writer  .....  Jane Austen; Emma Thompson
Notes
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: In the library scene, when Margaret has her back to the camera, her battery pack microphone is clearly visible attached to her waist. (more)

Trivia:
Amanda Root was originally sought for the role of Marianne, and performed the role at a read-through of an early draft of the script. However by the time the film was being made, Root could not appear, as she was already working on another Jane Austen film: ‘Persuasion’. (more)

Filming Locations:
Berry Pomeroy Church, Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England, UK (more)

Quotes:
Elinor Dashwood: Margaret has always wanted to travel.
Edward Ferrars: I know. She's heading an expedition to China shortly. I'm to go as her servant. But only on the understanding that I am to be very badly treated.
Elinor Dashwood: What will your duties be?
Edward Ferrars: Sword fighting, obviously, administering rum and swabbing.
Elinor Dashwood: And which of these will take precedence?
Edward Ferrars: Swabbing, I imagine.
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 27 wins & 28 nominations (more)