Ema
Seen it?2019 | 107 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Ema is a magnetic and impulsive dancer in a reggaeton troupe. Her toxic marriage to choreographer Gastón is beyond repair, following a decision to give up on their adopted child Polo. She sets out on a mission to get him back, not caring who she’ll need to fight, seduce or destroy to make it happen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$371K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pablo Larraín
- Mariana di GirolamoEma
- Gael García BernalGastón
- Santiago CabreraAníbal
- Paola GianniniRaquel
- Cristián SuárezPolo
- Mariana LoyolaSara
- Catalina SaavedraMarcela
- Susana HidalgoPaulina
- Josefina FiebelkornPerla
- Giannina FrutteroSonia