Jane Austen’s stories of love, heartbreak and social expectations have remained popular for more than two centuries. Sense and Sensibility, directed by Georgia Oakley, brings her beloved novel to the screen with a new generation of actors. The 2026 romantic drama stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles as sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, exploring their contrasting approaches to love, family and the challenges of finding happiness.
The film follows the familiar story while giving greater importance to the bond between the sisters. Unlike a romance that focuses only on finding the right partner, it also explores the financial difficulties and social restrictions that shape women’s choices. But does this new adaptation offer enough freshness to stand apart from Ang Lee’s much-loved 1995 film starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet?
What Is Sense And Sensibility About?
Based on Jane Austen’s 1811 novel, Sense and Sensibility follows the Dashwood family after the death of their father. His estate passes to his son from an earlier marriage, leaving his second wife and three daughters in a difficult financial position. They are forced to leave their comfortable home and move to a modest cottage in Devonshire.
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Elinor, the eldest daughter, is sensible and reserved. She develops feelings for Edward Ferrars, but family expectations and a secret complicate their relationship. Marianne, meanwhile, follows her heart and falls for the charming John Willoughby, only to discover that love does not always turn out as expected.
As the sisters face disappointment and uncertainty, they learn to navigate relationships in a society that offers women limited independence. While Elinor tries to control her emotions, Marianne expresses hers openly. Their experiences reveal that neither approach can completely protect them from heartbreak.
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