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Ema

2019Movie1 h 47 minR

72
GoodGoodWatch score
72
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Ema is a magnetic and impulsive dancer in a reggaeton troupe. Her toxic marriage to choreographer Gastón is beyond repair, following a decision to give up on their adopted child Polo. She sets out on a mission to get him back, not caring who she’ll need to fight, seduce or destroy to make it happen.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Directed by
Pablo Larraín
Music by
Nicolas Jaar

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Facts

September 26, 2019 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
September 26, 2019
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Chile
Available in
139 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ema?"

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Where can I stream Ema?

In the United States, Ema streams on Netflix, Prime, Philo, Brew, and MUBI, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Filmzie, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 114 other countries.

Is Ema worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Ema good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Ema plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Ema in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.