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Emma

1996 · 121 min · Director: Douglas McGrath

Emma (1996) is a romance drama, directed by Douglas McGrath. It stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam. The 121-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Emma Is About

Douglas McGrath's 1996 film follows a wealthy young woman who tries to marry off everyone around her. Every attempt backfires. She notices her own feeling last. The film makes English country life its ground; the narrative uses misunderstanding as the engine of its comedy. It is adapted from Jane Austen's novel. Gwyneth Paltrow leads. The score won an Academy Award. Who it's for: those who like Austen adaptations. Who it's not for: viewers wanting sharper social criticism; the film stays light throughout.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emma about?

Douglas McGrath's 1996 film follows a wealthy young woman who tries to marry off everyone around her. Every attempt backfires.

Where can I watch Emma?

Emma is available to watch on digital platforms such as Britbox Apple TV Channel , MGM Plus, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Emma?

Emma runs for 121 minutes (2h 1m).

When did Emma come out?

Emma was released in 1996.

Who directed Emma?

Emma was directed by Douglas McGrath.

Who stars in Emma?

Emma stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam, Toni Collette, Alan Cumming.

What is Emma's rating?

Emma holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.

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