Emma

1996Movie1 h 47 min

78
GreatGoodWatch score

A romantic, melancholic comedy movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

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Story

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightley.

Feels like

  • Jane Austen Adaptation
  • Regency Era England
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Social Commentary
  • Class Dynamics
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Character-Driven
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Period Drama

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Sue Birtwistle

Everyone

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Facts

October 2, 1996 · 1 h 47 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Released
October 2, 1996
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
18 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptation Distillation, Lost Love Montage, What the Hell, Hero? +9

  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Lost Love Montage
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Dance Party Ending
  • Gaussian Girl
  • Fun with Homophones
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Relationship Compression
  • Author Appeal
  • The Confidant
  • Adaptational Angst Upgrade
  • Adaptational Angst Upgrade

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Emma

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Emma worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Emma okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Emma good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Emma make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

What tropes does Emma use?

Adaptation DistillationLost Love MontageWhat the Hell, Hero?Dance Party EndingGaussian GirlFun with HomophonesAdaptation Dye-JobRelationship CompressionAuthor AppealThe ConfidantAdaptational Angst UpgradeAdaptational Angst Upgradeand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Adaptation Distillation, Lost Love Montage, and What the Hell, Hero?.