Alex & Emma

2003·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Show business and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

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 StruggleMeta-NarrativeShowbiz SettingLove StoryCharacter-DrivenContemporaryLightheartedEarly 2000s

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Alex & Emma

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Where can I stream Alex & Emma legally?

Alex & Emma is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. 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?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Metacritic 75). 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?

Critics75
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Alex & Emma higher (75) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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