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Emma

Seen it?

1996 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 2 Emmys. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Emma. or Atonement, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightley.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Art Direction for a Miniseries or a Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Costumes for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA. Plus 1 other award.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 58K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence

  • Kate BeckinsaleEmma Woodhouse
  • Mark StrongMr. Knightley
  • Samantha MortonHarriet Smith
  • Raymond CoulthardFrank Churchill
  • Olivia WilliamsJane Fairfax
  • Bernard HeptonMr. Woodhouse
  • Samantha BondMrs. Weston
  • James HazeldineMr. Weston
  • Dominic RowanMr. Elton
  • Prunella ScalesMiss Bates