--- product_id: 48610482 title: "Sense and Sensibility [DVD] [1996]" price: "₱1298" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/48610482-sense-and-sensibility-dvd-1996 store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Sense and Sensibility [DVD] [1996] **Price:** ₱1298 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sense and Sensibility [DVD] [1996] - **How much does it cost?** ₱1298 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/48610482-sense-and-sensibility-dvd-1996) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Emma Thompson scores a double bull's-eye with this marvellous adaptation of Jane Austen's novel . Not only does Thompson turn in a strong (and gently humorous) performance as Elinor Dashwood--the one with "sense"--she also wrote the witty, wise screenplay. Austen's tale of 19th-century manners and morals provides a large cast with a feast of possibilities, notably Kate Winslet, in her pre- Titanic flowering, as Thompson's deeply romantic sister, Marianne (the one with "sensibility"). Winslet attracts the wooing of shy Alan Rickman (a nice change of pace from his bad-guy roles) and dashing Greg Wise, while Thompson must endure an incredibly roundabout courtship with Hugh Grant, here in fine and funny form. All of this is doled out with the usual eye-filling English countryside and handsome costumes, yet the film always seems to be about the careful interior lives of its characters. The director, an inspired choice, is Taiwan-born Ang Lee, who brings the same exquisite taste and discreet touch he displayed in his previous Asian films (such as Eat Drink Man Woman ). Thompson's script won an Oscar. -- Robert Horton, desertcart.com Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant star in this captivating romantic comedy that swept the Ten Best Lists and was named the Best Picture of the Year by the Golden Globes(r). Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, SENSE AND SENSIBILITY tells of the Dashwood sisters, sensible Elinor (Thompson) and passionate Marianne (Winslet), whose chances at marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune. Rickman, Grant and Greg Wise co-star as the well-intentioned suitors who are trapped by the strict rules of society and the conflicting laws of desire. Review: Perfect, although not completely faithful adaptation - How can a romantic comedy about seeking marriage mates win the Berlinale, one of the most prestigious film festivals? Well, this splendid adaptation of a classic Jane Austen novel did just that in 1996, combining fabulous writing (and acting) of Emma Thompson and great directing of Ang Lee ("The Wedding Banquet", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"). Other performances are also first-class. Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman and Hugh Grant shine (personally, I've never seen a role to be so fitting for Grant, although "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "About a Boy" came close). The whole cast is flawless. When the film came out, even the self-proclaimed film saviour Quentin Tarantino could not help himself but quip: "Who the F... is Jane Austen?" Yes, this English author who lived 200 years ago wrote only romantic novels about girls (and men) who are in want of a spouse. But she achieved perfection in this very limited space (the novel "Pride and Prejudice" is probably the best). In this movie, the very human side -- the desire not to be alone, to spend a lifetime with the One -- is described with power. Finding the true love was the prime thing for the two Dashwood sisters. But, is it still not true for most of us, even in this cold, material world? Emma Thompson, already an Oscar winner for her leading role in "Howards End" (1992), won the Oscar for this film's adapted screenplay, becoming the first artist ever to achieve such a feat -- winning the Academy Awards for both acting and writing. Apart from saving all important aspects of the story, Thompson included very poignant and sharp moments in the script. When her character Elinor and Edward Ferrars (played by Grant) are on a cruise ride, she says, 'you inherit your money. We cannot even earn ours,' hinting at the situation of middle class women two centuries ago, when their fortunes depended heavily either on inheritance from father or property of husband -- and it was not imaginable they should go to work. A great social commentary. Beautifully shot, with delicate music score by Patrick Doyle, "Sense and Sensibility" is predominantly an entertaining film. But its social and human undertones are undeniable. It did win Berlin festival and the Golden Globe, but lost the Oscar race to "Braveheart". Maybe for the lack of great human topic that would rank it along "Schindler's List" or "The English Patient". Yet I feel that there was not the film in 1995 to deserve the big Oscar more than this one. If you have sense and sensibility, you will laugh and you will cry. This is a film to love. Review: great film - Great film ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Alan Rickman, Ang Lee, Columbia Pictures, Elizabeth Spriggs, Emilie Francois, Emma Thompson, Gemma Jones, Hugh Grant, James Fleet, Kate Winslet, Lindsay Doran, Tom Wilkinson Contributor Alan Rickman, Ang Lee, Columbia Pictures, Elizabeth Spriggs, Emilie Francois, Emma Thompson, Gemma Jones, Hugh Grant, James Fleet, Kate Winslet, Lindsay Doran, Tom Wilkinson See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,934 Reviews | | Format | Subtitled | | Genre | Feature|Drama | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Number of discs | 1 | | Runtime | 2 hours and 11 minutes | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Ent. | ## Product Details - **Genre:** Comedy - **Format:** PAL, Subtitled - **Contributor:** Ang Lee, Elizabeth Spriggs, Emilie François, Emma Thompson, Gemma Jones, Geoff Stier, Harriet Walter, Hugh Grant, Ian Brimble, Isabelle Amyes, James Fleet, James Schamus, Jane Austen, Kate Winslet, Laurie Borg, Lindsay Doran, Robert Hardy, Sydney Pollack, Tom Wilkinson - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 2 hours and 11 minutes ## Images ![Sense and Sensibility [DVD] [1996] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YB6h9TEqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect, although not completely faithful adaptation *by A***T on 18 June 2014* How can a romantic comedy about seeking marriage mates win the Berlinale, one of the most prestigious film festivals? Well, this splendid adaptation of a classic Jane Austen novel did just that in 1996, combining fabulous writing (and acting) of Emma Thompson and great directing of Ang Lee ("The Wedding Banquet", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"). Other performances are also first-class. Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman and Hugh Grant shine (personally, I've never seen a role to be so fitting for Grant, although "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "About a Boy" came close). The whole cast is flawless. When the film came out, even the self-proclaimed film saviour Quentin Tarantino could not help himself but quip: "Who the F... is Jane Austen?" Yes, this English author who lived 200 years ago wrote only romantic novels about girls (and men) who are in want of a spouse. But she achieved perfection in this very limited space (the novel "Pride and Prejudice" is probably the best). In this movie, the very human side -- the desire not to be alone, to spend a lifetime with the One -- is described with power. Finding the true love was the prime thing for the two Dashwood sisters. But, is it still not true for most of us, even in this cold, material world? Emma Thompson, already an Oscar winner for her leading role in "Howards End" (1992), won the Oscar for this film's adapted screenplay, becoming the first artist ever to achieve such a feat -- winning the Academy Awards for both acting and writing. Apart from saving all important aspects of the story, Thompson included very poignant and sharp moments in the script. When her character Elinor and Edward Ferrars (played by Grant) are on a cruise ride, she says, 'you inherit your money. We cannot even earn ours,' hinting at the situation of middle class women two centuries ago, when their fortunes depended heavily either on inheritance from father or property of husband -- and it was not imaginable they should go to work. A great social commentary. Beautifully shot, with delicate music score by Patrick Doyle, "Sense and Sensibility" is predominantly an entertaining film. But its social and human undertones are undeniable. It did win Berlin festival and the Golden Globe, but lost the Oscar race to "Braveheart". Maybe for the lack of great human topic that would rank it along "Schindler's List" or "The English Patient". Yet I feel that there was not the film in 1995 to deserve the big Oscar more than this one. If you have sense and sensibility, you will laugh and you will cry. This is a film to love. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great film *by J***S on 24 December 2025* Great film ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A winning story with a wonderful cast *by J***E on 24 March 2015* Charm, sensibility, peppered with sense and marvellous acting, a starry cast topped by Emma Thompson simply wonderful as Eleanor, so well supported by a pretty, light-hearted Kate Winslet as Marianne and a lovely turn as their mother from Gemma Jones. Hugh Grant is suitably clever and witty beneath a shy demeanour - a turn out of his usual romantic style! - and Alan Rickman is also clever and shy but totally different, as Marianne's suitor, competing with Greg Wise who captures and breaks Marianne's heart. This is the best version of Austen's novel and a simply super film. Every scene captivates whether it is waspish Harriet Walter, married to the girls' stepbrother (James Fleet) pontificating, or Robert Hardy and Elizabeth Spriggs as the jovial cousin and his stepmother, who offer the almost destitute Dashwoods a home in Devon, who bring fun and games and humour to the playing out of the story. I love this film and Emma Thompson's witty, lively script well won its Oscar. Recommended highly. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sense And Sensibility [DVD] [1996] - Pride and Prejudice 25th Anniversary Special Edition [DVD] - Persuasion [DVD] [1995] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/48610482-sense-and-sensibility-dvd-1996](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/48610482-sense-and-sensibility-dvd-1996) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*