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Alex & Emma

2003·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13
35
WeakGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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Is it love... or are they just imagining things?

Writer Alex Sheldon must finish his novel within a month. If he doesn't, he won't get paid. And, if that happens, angry Mafia types to whom he owes money will come looking for him. In order to expedite things, Alex hires typist Emma Dinsmore and begins dictating his novel. The book is about a doomed love affair between a character similar to Alex and a character named Polina Delacroix. But, as Alex falls for Emma, his work takes a different turn.
Romantic ComedyWriter's BlockMeta-NarrativeContemporary RomanceLightheartedCharmingFeel-GoodDialogue-DrivenRelationship StoryHumorous

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Where can I stream Alex & Emma legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alex & Emma worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alex & Emma rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Alex & Emma?

1 h 36 min

Alex & Emma runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Alex & Emma based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alex & Emma?

Critics22
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Alex & Emma higher (48) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Alex & Emma a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$15 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 51% of its budget.

What language is Alex & Emma in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alex & Emma?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alex & Emma in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.