Sense & Sensibility (1995)

Sense & Sensibility (1995)

Synopsis:
Witty, well-written period romance about two sisters with very different approaches to life and love. Thompson won an Oscar for the script, which was adapted from Jane Austen; many other nominations.
Starring:
Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman
Director:
Ang Lee
Rated:
PG

Details

Starring:
Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, James Fleet, Harriet Walter, Gemma Jones, Elizabeth Spriggs, Robert Hardy, Greg Wise, Imelda Staunton, Imogen Stubbs, Hugh Laurie, Emile Francois, Richard Lumsden
Director:
Ang Lee
Genres:
Romance, Character Drama, Comedy, Drama, Feel-Good Movies, Literary/Period Drama, Period Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Drama, Romantic Drama
Rated:
PG
Runtime:
135
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Year:
1995
Keywords:
19th century, adaptation, class differences, class issues, comedy of manners, England, Great Britain, Jane Austen, misunderstanding, mother and daughter, period drama, sisters
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Awards

    Academy Award

    Won

  • Best Writing (Based on Previous Material)
  • Nominated

  • Best Picture
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Costume Design
  • Best Music (Score)
  • Best Actress: Emma Thompson
  • Best Supporting Actress: Kate Winslet
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards

    Won

  • Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Kate Winslet
  • Nominated

  • Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Emma Thompson
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Movie DNA

Attributes ordered and rated by our clerks.

Well-loved movie

9

Romance

8

Character Depth

5

Dry Humor

7

Complexity

7

Upbeat

7

Cinematography

8

Hollywood Feel

6

Slow Pace

6

Soundtrack

4

Cerebral

6

Parental Appeal

3

Sensuality

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