Sense and Sensibility (2008)

Synopsis

Sense and Sensibility is a 2008 British television drama, based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies, who said that the aim of the series was to make viewers forget Ang Lee's 1995 film version. As such, this series was more overtly sexual than previous Austen adaptations, and Davies included scenes featuring a seduction and a duel that are suggested in Austen's novel but absent from the feature film. A story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Elinor, disciplined, restrained and very conscious of the manners of the day, represents sense. Outspoken, impetuous, emotional Marianne represents sensibility.

Watch the trailer

Where to watch

Stream

• Hulu
• fuboTV
• Peacock Premium
• BritBox Amazon Channel
• Amazon Prime Video with Ads
• Peacock Premium Plus
• WETA+

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Hattie Morahan as Elinor Dashwood
• Charity Wakefield as Marianne Dashwood
• Dan Stevens as Edward Ferrars
• David Morrissey as Colonel Brandon
• Lucy Boynton as Margaret Dashwood
• Janet McTeer as Mrs. Dashwood
• Linda Bassett as Mrs. Jennings
• Claire Skinner as Fanny Dashwood
• Mark Williams as Sir John Middleton
• Rosanna Lavelle as Lady Middleton

If you liked Sense and Sensibility, try

• M*A*S*H
• Dawson's Creek
• Downton Abbey
• Anne with an E
• Poldark
• Lady Chatterley
• Heartstopper
• The Lost World