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Sense and Sensibility

2024·Movie
1h 24min·G

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance10
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A period adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. After a change in circumstances, Marianne is torn between two men, while Elinor longs for a man beyond reach.
Period DramaRomantic LongingJane Austen AdaptationClass and SocietyFamily BondsWitty DialogueEmotional RestraintEnglish Countryside

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sense and Sensibility

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Where can I stream Sense and Sensibility legally?

Sense and Sensibility is included with a subscription to Peacock, Philo, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sense and Sensibility worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 4.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sense and Sensibility rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Sense and Sensibility?

1 h 24 min

Sense and Sensibility runs 1 h 24 min.

Is Sense and Sensibility based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sense and Sensibility?

Critics100
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate Sense and Sensibility higher (100) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sense and Sensibility in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Bulgaria, Canada, Ireland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sense and Sensibility?

4CAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sense and Sensibility in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sense and Sensibility use?

ForeshadowingFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingWidow's WeedsScrew the Rules, I Have Money!Brought Down to NormalPet the DogLast-Name BasisDeath GlareDid You Think I Can't Feel?Audience SurrogateComposite CharacterWedding Finaleand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Sense and Sensibility, including Foreshadowing, Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling, Widow's Weeds.