Sense and Sensibility_
"Lose your heart and come to your senses."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Sense and Sensibility earned $134.6M worldwide on a $16.0M budget — a 741% return on investment.
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Year context
Sense and Sensibility was released 31 years ago in 1995.
CAST (20)
Emma Thompson
Elinor Dashwood
Kate Winslet
Marianne Dashwood
Alan Rickman
Colonel Christopher Brandon
Hugh Grant
Edward Ferrars
Gemma Jones
Mrs. Dashwood
Greg Wise
John Willoughby
Elizabeth Spriggs
Mrs. Jennings
Imogen Stubbs
Lucy Steele
Harriet Walter
Fanny Ferrars Dashwood
James Fleet
John Dashwood
Imelda Staunton
Charlotte Jennings Palmer
Hugh Laurie
Mr. Palmer
Emilie François
Margaret Dashwood
Robert Hardy
Sir John Middleton
Richard Lumsden
Robert Ferrars
Tom Wilkinson
Mr. Dashwood
Ian Brimble
Thomas
Isabelle Amyes
Betsy
AJ
Alexander John
Curate
AM
Allan Mitchell
Pigeon
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$16.0M
Budget
$134.6M
Revenue
+741%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
136 min (2h 16m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.4/10 (1,804 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$16,000,000
Box Office
$134,582,776
Profit
+$118,582,776
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility has a runtime of 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Who directed Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility was directed by Ang Lee.
Who stars in Sense and Sensibility?
The cast of Sense and Sensibility includes Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones.
How much did Sense and Sensibility make at the box office?
Sense and Sensibility earned $134,582,776 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $16,000,000.
What is the rating of Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 1,804 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (28)
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