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Emma

Seen it?

1996 | 121 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. 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 Sense and Sensibility or Phantom Thread, 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 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • 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

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Original Musical or Comedy Score. Also nominated for 1 more Oscar and 1 WGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $22 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 148K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Douglas McGrath

  • Gwyneth PaltrowEmma Woodhouse
  • Jeremy NorthamMr. Knightley
  • Toni ColletteHarriet Smith
  • Alan CummingMr. Elton
  • Ewan McGregorFrank Churchill
  • Greta ScacchiMrs. Weston
  • Sophie ThompsonMiss Bates
  • Juliet StevensonMrs. Elton
  • Denys HawthorneMr. Woodhouse
  • Polly WalkerJane Fairfax