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Emma

1996Movie2 h 1 minPG

ComedyRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic667.5Rotten Tomatoes84%76%

A deeply romantic, uplifting romance movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Cupid is armed and dangerous!

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
  • Period Piece
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Social Satire
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Class Dynamics
  • English Countryside
  • Charming
  • Witty Dialogue

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Douglas McGrath
Written by
Jane Austen, Douglas McGrath
Produced by
Steven Haft, Patrick Cassavetti
Music by
Rachel Portman

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Facts

August 2, 1996 · 2 h 1 min · PG

Released
August 2, 1996
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$22 million
Available in
60 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Nightmare Sequence, Adaptational Villainy, Lost Love Montage +9

  • Nightmare Sequence
  • Adaptational Villainy
  • Lost Love Montage
  • Ms. Imagination
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Dream Sequence
  • Adaptational Angst Upgrade
  • Adaptational Angst Upgrade
  • The Confidant
  • Fun with Homophones
  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Genki Girl

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Emma

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Emma?

BritboxKanopyHoopla

In the United States, Emma streams on Britbox, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Emma worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Emma okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Emma good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 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 situational comedy (6 of 10).

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 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 tropes for it, including Nightmare Sequence, Adaptational Villainy, and Lost Love Montage.