Emmanuelle
Seen it?1974 | 95 min | Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 40 times its budget, but just 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
An employee at the French Embassy in Bangkok invites his wife to join him – and enjoy the benefits of their open marriage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
38% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$20 million worldwide on a $500K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 148K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Just Jaeckin
- Sylvia KristelEmmanuelle
- Alain CunyMario
- Marika GreenBee
- Daniel SarkyJean
- Jeanne ColletinAriana
- Christine BoissonMarie-Ange
- Gabriel BriandLe deuxième homme dans l'avion
- Marion Webb
- Gregory
- Yves Rousset-RouardYves (uncredited)