Director Ang Lee s (Eat Drink Man Woman) film adaptation of Jane Austen popular novel written for the screen however by Emma Thompson. This romantic comedy-drama focus on 3 sisters and their mother who are kicked out of society when their father dies leaving all of their money to his son (Of a previous marriage). Living in a small cottage the women discover the joy of love and pain of heartbreak. A must see (Chick) film. Nominated for several Oscars including Best Picture Costume Design Actress Supporting Supporting Actress and winning an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. (1995) Running time: 135 minutes.