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Emma.

2020·Movie
2h 5min·PG
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic716.3Rotten Tomatoes86%69%
IMDb6.7Metacritic716.3Rotten Tomatoes86%69%

Emma. fingerprint

Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody5

World

History and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Love knows best.

In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.
Jane Austen AdaptationPeriod Romantic ComedyClass DynamicsQuirky CharactersPastoral SettingLightheartedVisually AppealingWell-Written Dialogue

Crew

Directed by:
Autumn de Wilde, Zoe Morgan, Barney Shakespeare
Written by:
Jane Austen, Eleanor Catton
Produced by:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Peter Czernin
Composed by:
John Casali, David Schweitzer, Ian Tapp

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Emma.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Emma. legally?

PeacockAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsPeacock Premium+Amazon MX Player

Emma. is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. 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 Emma. worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 71). 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 5 min

Emma. runs 2 h 5 min.

Is Emma. based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Emma.?

Critics79
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Emma. higher (79) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Emma. a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$25 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Emma. in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Emma.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Emma. in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Emma. use?

BookendsAdaptation DistillationThe ConfidantNightmare SequenceAdaptation ExpansionAdaptation Dye-JobDream SequenceRelationship CompressionLost Love MontageFun with HomophonesDance Party EndingEmpathic Environmentand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Emma., including Bookends, Adaptation Distillation, The Confidant.