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Sense and Sensibility

Movie 2026 132 min Drama, Romance Last reviewed 23 Sep 2026
Official Rating PG ClearAge 10+

Why our age differs

Official is PG. We say 10+ because father death, heartbreak and seduction talk need a bit more maturity. Nothing graphic, but feelings run deep

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Sex and Nudity
Mild
Frightening
Mild
Language
Mild

Our take

Two Dashwood sisters lose their father and home, then navigate love, rivalry and money worries in late-1700s England. Bereavement, emotional illness, a brief duel threat, discreet bathing, drunken party moments and talk of seduction and pregnancy all feature. Fine with a parent from 10. Younger kids may find the long romance and sadness slow.

Uplifting themes

Sisterly loyalty, honesty and choosing care over pride come through clearly Elinor models steady kindness; the sisters lean on each other under pressure A lively door into Austen, class rules and how women had few money options then

Story (may spoil tone)

A charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood.

What we flagged

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Violence
Mild
Sex and Nudity
Mild
Frightening
Mild
Language
Mild

Details

Violence Mild A brief duel threat with a gun, plus a shove outside

A brief duel threat with a gun, plus a shove outside

Language Mild Occasional very mild language such as God

Occasional very mild language such as God

Sex / nudity Mild Romance, kissing-level heat, a discreet bath and talk of seduction and…

Romance, kissing-level heat, a discreet bath and talk of seduction and pregnancy

Drugs / alcohol Mild Adults drink at gatherings, sometimes looking tipsy

Adults drink at gatherings, sometimes looking tipsy

Frightening Mild A short duel scare and tense social moments, quickly over

A short duel scare and tense social moments, quickly over

Bullying / discrimination Mild Mean in-laws and snobby talk leave the sisters out of place and short o…

Mean in-laws and snobby talk leave the sisters out of place and short of money

Mental health Mild Heartbreak and a serious illness stretch leave characters drained and u…

Heartbreak and a serious illness stretch leave characters drained and upset

Grief / bereavement Moderate A father's death starts the story, and grief stays with the family

A father's death starts the story, and grief stays with the family

Flashing lights We do not have enough information about flashing lights for this versio…

We do not have enough information about flashing lights for this version to confidently confirm.

Talk after watching

  • Elinor holds feelings in while Marianne lets them out. When is each approach wiser?
  • How does money and social pressure shape who people can love?