Daisy Edgar-Jones Shines in “Sense and Sensibility” {Movie Review}

“Sense and Sensibility” opens in theaters on October 16. The film is based on the iconic Jane Austen novel.

One would think that it would be hard to top the 1995 “Sense and Sensibility” version, but this new iteration from director Georgia Oakley offers a fresh new take.

Last Saturday, I attended FocusFest, which is a one-day event celebrating Focus Features’ films. A highlight of the festival was the “Sense and Sensibility” Q&A with Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles, moderated by Justin Sylvester. Listen to Edgar-Jones talk about how nature played a role in the film.

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During #FocusFest 2026, Daisy Edgar-Jones discusses how nature played a role in the @focusfeatures film, Sense and Sensibility. 🎬 #DaisyEdgarJones #JustinSylvester #FocusFest2026

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The film revolves around the two elder sisters and their marriage prospects.

From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles.

The film features a strong supporting cast, including Caitríona Balfe (Outlander), George MacKay (1917), Tom Brooke (Slow Horses) and Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve, Harry Potter franchise).

Speaking of Fiona Shaw, her portrayal of Mrs. Jennings had me laughing so hard! Her lively performance nearly stole every scene that she was in.

Jane Austen is a perennial favorite among book lovers, so it’s no wonder her film adaptations are popular. When asked about the impact of Jane Austen in films, this is what Edgar-Jones had to say.

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At FocusFest 2026, Daisy Edgar-Jones talks about the impact of Jane Austen in films. I was so thrilled to watch a special screening of “Sense and Sensibility” and even more happy to listen to the Q&A afterwards. The movie is beautiful and the actors are superb! I really enjoyed this panel at #FocusFest hosted by @focusfeatures.

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I thoroughly enjoyed “Sense and Sensibility.” In fact, I loved it so much that I screened it twice! Check out the photos from the FocusFest screening and last night’s viewing in Century City, where the crowd laughed, cheered, and gasped with delight.

Grab your BFF, bring your mom or go with a group of friends to see this movie when it comes out in theaters tomorrow!

“Sense and Sensibility” opens in theaters on October 16th.
“Sense and Sensibility” is rated PG.
Visit the official website here for more information.

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. This blog post is for informational purposes. I attended an advanced screening of the movie which helped facilitate this write-up. Images shown in this post are used with permission. As always, my opinions are 100% my own.