Finding Emily (2026): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Finding Emily is a 2026 romantic comedy directed by Alicia MacDonald, starring Sadie Soverall as Fairy Emily, Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $3.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Alicia MacDonald
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Working Title Films
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Finding Emily About?
The premise of Finding Emily without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
When a lovesick musician mistakenly receives the wrong phone number for his dream girl, he enlists a driven psychology student to locate her. Their search ignites a riotous, campus‑wide scramble of comedic mishaps, and in the chaos each must confront their own hearts and aspirations.
Where to Watch Finding Emily
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Finding Emily Cast & Characters
Sadie Soverall leads the cast as Fairy Emily, with Angourie Rice as Emily Raine and Spike Fearn as Owen. Directed by Alicia MacDonald; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alicia MacDonald
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Sadie Soverall as Fairy Emily -
Angourie Rice as Emily Raine - Spike Fearn as Owen
- Jelani D'Aguilar as Student Jace
Also Starring in Finding Emily
· 16 more- Timothy Innes Tristan
- Minnie Driver Dean Watkinson
- Isabella Laughland Freya
- Phil Wang Pervy Martin
- Prasanna Puwanarajah Professor Westlake
- Fiona Allen Receptionist
- Cora Kirk Anna
- Jack Riddiford Matt
- Tommy Cannon Bottle Opener Guy
- Amber Grappy Rhea
- Billie Hindle Thesis Subject 2
- Clara Lioe Frida Kahlo
- Luke Una Hacienda Hombre
- Ellie Henry Thesis Subject 1
- Sam Cartwright Thesis Subject 3
- Samuel Heron Random Guy
Finding Emily Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Finding Emily 67 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
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Finding Emily Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Finding Emily from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
23-year-old Owen works as a sound engineer at a student union bar at the fictional Manchester City University. One night he meets a girl and falls in love, only to have her vanish, leaving him with nothing but her first name, “Emily,” and a phone number. The next morning, he tries to text Emily, only to discover that the number was mistyped. Mocked by his older brother, he resolves to track down the mysterious woman he barely knows and begin a real pursuit that will pull him into a web of doubt, memory, and obsession.
Full summary
The whole story of Finding Emily, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Finding Emily Box Office
Finding Emily grossed $3.1 million worldwide. $1.5 million came from the US and Canada and $1.6 million (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.1M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
- International
- $1.6M
How Well Do You Know Finding Emily?
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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What is Owen's occupation at the beginning of the film?
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Finding Emily FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Finding Emily, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Finding Emily?
Finding Emily runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Finding Emily released?
Finding Emily was released on August 28, 2026.
Who directed Finding Emily?
Finding Emily was directed by Alicia MacDonald.
More films by Alicia MacDonald Who is in the cast of Finding Emily?
Finding Emily stars Sadie Soverall as Fairy Emily, Angourie Rice as Emily Raine and Spike Fearn as Owen, among 20 credited actors.
Where can I watch Finding Emily?
In the US, Finding Emily is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Finding Emily make at the box office?
Finding Emily grossed $3.1 million worldwide ($1.5 million domestic, $1.6 million international).
How is Finding Emily rated?
Finding Emily has 67 on Metacritic.
Does Finding Emily have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Finding Emily has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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