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Emma

1932Movie1 h 12 minNR

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–68%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–68%

Summary

After decades of raising the motherless Smith children, housekeeper Emma Thatcher is faced with resentment when she marries their father.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Clarence Brown
Written by
Leonard Praskins, Frances Marion
Music by
Douglas Shearer

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Facts

January 2, 1932 · 1 h 12 min · NR

Released
January 2, 1932
Runtime
1 h 12 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$350,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Lost Love Montage, Author Appeal, Dream Sequence +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Emma?"

Questions about Emma

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Emma?

TCM

In the United States, Emma streams on TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Emma worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7).

Is Emma okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Emma make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Can I half-watch Emma?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Emma use?

Lost Love MontageAuthor AppealDream SequenceAdaptation ExpansionAdaptational VillainyPragmatic AdaptationFun with HomophonesAdaptation Dye-JobDance Party EndingThe ConfidantGaussian GirlBookendsand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Lost Love Montage, Author Appeal, and Dream Sequence.