Georgia Oakley directs a vibrant new adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles as theDashwood sisters. With a witty script and a stellar cast, this 2026 version brings fresh energy to the beloved tale of love and sisterhood.
Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility gets a dazzling new adaptation from director Georgia Oakley, known for her BAFTA-winning debut Blue Jean. This 2026 version stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People, Where the Crawdads Sing) as Elinor and Esmé Creed-Miles (Hanna) as Marianne, bringing a contemporary vibrancy to the Dashwood sisters. With a runtime of 132 minutes, the film promises a deep dive into the sisters' emotional journey, balancing societal pressures with personal desires.
The supporting cast is equally impressive: Caitríona Balfe (Outlander) takes on a key role, alongside Bodhi Rae Breathnach and Frank Dillane (Fear the Walking Dead). Oakley's direction infuses the classic story with a modern sensibility, focusing on the sisters' bond and their navigation of love and heartbreak in a society bound by strict norms. The film's witty script and lush visuals make it a standout in Austen adaptations.
Did you know? This is the first major film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility since the 1995 Oscar-winning version, and it's helmed by a female director, continuing a trend of fresh, female-led perspectives on Austen's work. The production also reunited Daisy Edgar-Jones with casting director Kharmel Cochrane, who cast her in Normal People.
Whether you're a die-hard Austen fan or new to her stories, this Sense and Sensibility offers a charming, relatable take on love and sisterhood that resonates with today's audiences. Don't miss it in Belgian cinemas now.
