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Emma

1996·Movie
2h 1min·PG
72
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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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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.
Jane Austen AdaptationPeriod PieceRomantic ComedySocial SatireStrong Female LeadClass DynamicsEnglish CountrysideCharmingWitty Dialogue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Emma

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Emma legally?

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

Is Emma worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Emma rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Emma?

2 h 1 min

Emma runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Emma based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Emma?

Critics75
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Emma much the same way.

Was Emma a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$22 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is Emma in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Emma?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Emma in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Emma use?

Nightmare SequenceAdaptational VillainyLost Love MontageMs. ImaginationAdaptation DistillationDream SequenceAdaptational Angst UpgradeAdaptational Angst UpgradeThe ConfidantFun with HomophonesAdaptation ExpansionGenki Girland 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Emma, including Nightmare Sequence, Adaptational Villainy, Lost Love Montage.