Emma (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Emma is a 1996 romantic comedy starring Gwyneth Paltrow. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $22.2 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score). Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Stream it on Britbox and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Emma About?
The premise of Emma without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charming and wealthy young woman, Emma Woodhouse, enjoys meddling in the romantic lives of her friends and neighbors. Believing herself to be an astute matchmaker, she attempts to orchestrate their relationships, often with humorous and misguided results. As she tries to play cupid, Emma must confront her own flawed judgment and navigate the complexities of love and social expectations.
Emma Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- matchmaker
- title same as book
- f rated
- emma woodhouse character
- social class
- painting
- posing for a painting
- advice
- mistaken assumption
- misunderstanding
- meddling
- courtship
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- party
- christmas party
- new wife
- gossip
- wedding
- riddle
- governess
- class distinction
- clumsiness
- rejecting a marriage proposal
- male female friendship
- picnic
- hurting someone's feelings
- heartbreak
- broken wheel
- declaration of love
- coach ride
- rescued
- gypsy
- chapel
- praying
- voice over diary
- narration
- kindness
- jealousy
- playing a piano
- diary
- naivete
- deception
- secret engagement
- mugging
- thwarted robbery
- caring for sick
- father daughter relationship
- period drama
- costume drama
- 1810s
- 1800s
Where to Watch Emma
Stream it on Britbox and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Emma Cast
Gwyneth Paltrow stars in Emma.
Emma Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Emma 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Emma Plot Summary
What happens in Emma from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this enchanting adaptation, we meet the delightful Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy), a young woman blessed with beauty, intellect, and wealth. Her day begins with a visit to her dear friend Ms. Taylor, who is about to marry. Accompanied by her father, Mr. Woodhouse (Bill Nighy), Emma enters the wedding with a sense of pride, convinced that she played a vital role in their union.
As the festivities unfold, Emma finds herself engaged in a lively conversation with Ms. Bates (Miranda Hart) while discussing the charming Frank Churchill (Callum Turner), the beloved son of Mr. Weston (Rupert Graves). However, the peace at Hartfield is disrupted by the arrival of Mr. George Knightley (Johnny Flynn), Emma’s brother-in-law, whose presence ignites a spirited debate regarding Frank’s noticeable absence on this momentous day.
Full summary
The whole story of Emma, scene by scene
Emma Box Office
Emma grossed $22.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.2M
- US & Canada
- $22.2M
Emma Awards & Nominations
Emma won 1 Oscar, including Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score). Its biggest night was the Oscars 1997, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 2021 2 nominations- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Makeup and Hairstyling
- Oscars 1997 1 win · 2 nominations
- Won Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score)
- Nominated Costume Design
Emma Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Emma.
How Well Do You Know Emma?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Emma Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Emma (de Jane Austen)” and “芳心爱漫游”.
- Also known as
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- Emma (de Jane Austen)
- 芳心爱漫游
- 艾玛姑娘要出嫁
- Emma de Jane Austen
- Emma (1997)
- Emma (US)
- Jane Austens Emma
- Emma, l'entremetteuse
- Ema
- Эмма
- אמה
- Емма
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- 엠마
- Emma エマ
- Ема
- 艾玛
- 艾瑪姑娘要出嫁
- เอ็มม่า รักใสๆ ใจบริสุทธิ์
- إيما
- 芳心愛漫遊
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Emma FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Emma, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Emma?
Emma runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Emma released?
Emma was released on August 2, 1996.
Who is in the cast of Emma?
Emma stars Gwyneth Paltrow.
Where can I watch Emma?
In the US, Emma is streaming on Britbox, Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Emma make at the box office?
Emma grossed $22.2 million worldwide.
How is Emma rated?
Emma has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 66 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
What awards did Emma win?
Emma won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score) at the Oscars 1997.
Does Emma have a post-credit scene?
No. Emma has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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