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No one knows your heart like a sister.

Sense and Sensibility (2026)

Runtime 132 min
Release date 23/09/2026
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
Focus Features Focus Features
Working Title Working Title
November Pictures
Kiddo Films
Overview
A charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood.
Directors & Screenwriters
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Georgia Oakley
Director
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Diana Reid
Screenwriter
Cast
Daisy Edgar-Jones profile photo
Daisy Edgar-Jones
as Elinor Dashwood
Esmé Creed-Miles profile photo
Esmé Creed-Miles
as Marianne Dashwood
Caitríona Balfe profile photo
Caitríona Balfe
as Mrs. Dashwood
Bodhi Rae Breathnach profile photo
Bodhi Rae Breathnach
as Margaret Dashwood
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Frank Dillane
as John Willoughby
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Sense and Sensibility

Invitation

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Duration: 00:21
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Sense and Sensibility

Official Trailer 2

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Duration: 01:39
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Sense and Sensibility

Official Trailer

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Duration: 02:40
Did You Know?
Daisy Edgar-Jones Goes Glam in Feathered Silk Dress for ‘Sense and Sensibility’ Irish Premiere
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Daisy Edgar‑Jones dazzles Dublin in feather‑trimmed silk for the new ‘Sense and Sensibility’ premiere

At the Stella Cinema Rathmines, Daisy Edgar‑Jones turned heads in a white silk gown laced with feathered detailing, a Stella McCartney creation paired with sparkling Boucheron jewels. Beside her, Caitriona Balfe opted for a sleek black‑and‑white ensemble, proving the night was as much about style as it was about cinema. The film reimagines Jane Austen’s 1811 classic, following sisters Elinor (Edgar‑Jones) and Marianne Dashwood (Esmé Creed‑Miles) as they grapple with love, loss and the strictures of 18th‑century England. Joining them are George MacKay, Herbert Nordrum, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Fiona Shaw and Frank Dillane, promising a fresh take on the beloved story. After a world premiere in London earlier this week, the Irish debut on September 17 marks the final stop before the picture opens nationwide on October 16. Fans will no doubt compare it to the iconic 1995 Ang Lee‑directed version starring Emma Thompson, but this new cast aims to bring a modern wit and emotional depth to Austen’s timeless tale.
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Sense and Sensibility review: Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles resurrect Jane Austen
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Georgia Oakley’s faithful but flat take on Austen’s classic leaves the romance on the table

Georgia Oakley’s 2026 version of Sense and Sensibility dutifully follows Jane Austen’s plot – the Dashwood sisters navigating love and loss after their father’s death – but it never finds a distinct voice of its own. While the film captures the essential beats of Elinor’s quiet resolve and Marianne’s passionate impulse, the director’s enthusiasm feels as muted as the characters’ hopes, leaving viewers to wonder what fresh angle she hoped to bring to the beloved story. The leads deliver performances that are more restrained than riveting. Daisy Edgar‑Jones plays Elinor with a wooden composure that borders on emotionless, while George MacKay mirrors her in a gaze that shines but remains vacant. Esmé Creed‑Miles reimagines Marianne as a proto‑goth figure, her dark hair and anguished monologues hinting at untamed temperament, yet the chemistry between her and her suitors – Frank Dillane’s Willoughby and Herbert Nordrum’s Colonel Brandon – never sparks. Even the ballroom scenes, traditionally a hotbed for Austenian tension, feel devoid of allure, offering no swooning dashing gentlemen to lift the mood. Where the film does shine is in its supporting cast. Fiona Shaw steals the spotlight, injecting vitality into the stiff narrative, and screenwriter Diana Reid crafts dinner sequences that buzz with wit and character interplay. These moments provide a much‑needed spark amid the overall sternness, but they’re not enough to compensate for the underwhelming lead dynamics that leave this adaptation feeling more charming than enchanting.
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Georgia Oakley’s fresh take on Austen’s classic finally drops its trailer – and it’s already a feel‑good hit of 2026.

The final official trailer for Georgia Oakley’s new *Sense & Sensibility* has just hit the web, and fans are buzzing. Celebrating the story’s 20th‑anniversary resurgence, the clip showcases Daisy Edgar‑Jones and Esmé Creed‑Miles stepping into the shoes of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, flanked by a stellar ensemble that includes Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Caitríona Balfe, George MacKay, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum and the legendary Fiona Shaw. Oakley, fresh off the critical acclaim of *Blue Jean*, brings a witty, modern sensibility to Jane Austen’s 1811 novel. The adaptation, penned by Diana Reid, stays true to the original’s blend of sisterly devotion and romantic entanglements while injecting a distinctly contemporary charm. Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, India Flint and Jo Wallett for Focus Features and Working Title, the film launches in the UK on September 25, 2026, with a U.S. rollout slated for October 16. The story follows the Dashwood sisters as they leave their Sussex estate, grapple with financial hardship, and navigate a parade of suitors in search of true love. A behind‑the‑scenes featurette already offers a glimpse into Oakley’s vision, highlighting the meticulous period design and the chemistry among the cast. While the tale has been revisited many times—most famously by Ang Lee in 1996 with Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson—this version is being hailed as one of the most delightful feel‑good movies of the year, promising both Austen purists and new audiences a fresh, relatable experience.
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‘Sense and Sensibility’ Inspires Handcrafted Apparel Collection From Designer Sarah Flint, Featuring Embroidered Heels and Painted Scarves
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Step into Regency elegance with Sarah Flint’s limited‑edition Sense and Sensibility collection

Designer Sarah Flint has turned the contrasting spirits of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood into a capsule of shoes and scarves that debut just weeks before Focus Features’ new adaptation hits theaters. The line spotlights two of Flint’s signature silhouettes – the understated “Emma,” echoing Elinor’s sensible restraint, and the romantic “Natalie,” channeling Marianne’s free‑spirited flair. Both are crafted from linen and hand‑embroidered with Japanese anemones, a nod to the meticulous needlework of the Georgian era. Beyond footwear, Flint adds two hand‑painted scarves – an Anemones Scarf she painted herself and a Dashwood Scarf created with longtime collaborator Katarzyna Strozynska‑Goraj. The color palette and floral motifs were pulled directly from the film’s visual world, and Flint explains that anemones, classic English garden flowers, symbolize anticipation, making them the perfect stitch‑by‑stitch tribute to the period. The collection drops on September 30 exclusively at SarahFlint.com, positioning fashion fans to wear a piece of the story before the movie’s October 16 U.S. release. The film stars Daisy Edgar‑Jones as Elinor and Esmé Creed‑Miles as Marianne, under the direction of BAFTA‑nominated Georgia Oakley and a screenplay by bestselling author Diana Reid. With a lineage that includes the celebrated 1995 Ang Lee version and previous Focus/Working Title Austen adaptations, this new “Sense and Sensibility” promises fresh romance and heartbreak – and now, a stylish way to celebrate it.
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Daisy Edgar‑Jones ditches period corsets for a sheer Miu Miu marvel at the Sense and Sensibility premiere

Method dressing has become a red‑carpet rite, with stars often mirroring their on‑screen wardrobes. Daisy Edgar‑Jones turned that expectation on its head at the Australian premiere of Sense and Sensibility, opting for a sheer, embellished Miu Miu gown that followed the recent nude‑dress craze. She kept accessories to a minimum—no visible jewelry and understated shoes—letting the dress itself command attention. The gown, praised for its perfect fit to Edgar‑Jones’s silhouette, strikes a daring balance between sexy and elegant. While its modern, 1990s‑rooted Miu Miu DNA diverges from the typical Georgian corsetry, the soft color palette and a loose corset‑like detail around her midsection whisper a subtle Jane Austen homage without becoming a costume replica. Stylistically, the look feels more like Daisy than Elinor Dashwood, offering a fresh, personal spin on period‑film promotion. As the film heads for an October 16th release and potential Oscar buzz, fans are eager to see how Edgar‑Jones will make the classic story her own—both on screen and on the carpet.
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Jane Austen popcorn bucket sparks buying frenzy, debate among lit purists: ‘Where I draw the line.’
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A vintage‑look popcorn bucket turns Jane Austen’s classic into a collectible snack‑box for the new ‘Sense and Sensibility’ film

Focus Features is rolling out a novelty popcorn bucket that looks like a stack of antique Jane Austen books to celebrate the October 16 release of the new “Sense and Sensibility” starring Daisy Edgar‑Jones and Caitríona Balfe. The tin’s lid mimics a vintage library cover and the interior is stamped with Austen’s own signature, turning a simple theater snack into a piece of literary memorabilia. Fans have already taken to Reddit and Instagram, praising the design and noting that the $25‑$45 bucket can be reused after the credits roll. “Looks really cool and easily reusable,” one Redditor wrote, while another declared, “Just take my money now!” The buzz has even sparked a mini‑shopping frenzy ahead of the last‑minute Prime Day deals. Not everyone is thrilled, however. Some commenters argue that a plastic bucket cheapens Austen’s legacy and adds to landfill waste, urging a shift to cardboard alternatives. One critic asked, “Imagine what Jane Austen would think seeing this,” while another dismissed the novelty as “a waste of plastic like all the other stupid popcorn buckets.” The debate highlights the tension between fandom enthusiasm and environmental concerns. This isn’t the first time Austen’s novel has hit the big screen. The 1995 adaptation, scripted by Emma Thompson and directed by Ang Lee, earned critical acclaim and an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, but it never came with a commemorative bucket. The new version hopes to blend classic romance with modern merch, giving both cinephiles and book lovers something to pop into their hands.
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