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Emma

1996·Movie
2h 1min
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic667.5Rotten Tomatoes84%76%

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A , comedy: , with heart.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

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

Crew

Directed by:
Douglas McGrath, Jean Bourne, Alison Begg
Written by:
Jane Austen, Douglas McGrath
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Mary Selway
Composed by:
Rachel Portman, Rachel Portman, Chris Munro

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 rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and SF Anytime. 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.

Will Emma make me laugh?

Light

A little. The humor is mostly sharp wit and situational comedy.

Is Emma plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Emma?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is Emma good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Emma scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Emma?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

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.