Emma
1996 · Movie · PG · 121 min · ★ 6.6 · 75% critics
A well-off young woman enjoys playing matchmaker and meddling in her friends’ romantic lives, confidently pairing people who may not suit each other. As misunderstandings and social pressures pile up, she’s forced to face the consequences of her advice and reckon with feelings she’s been ignoring closer to home.
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Details
- Years
- 1996
- Release date
- 1996-08-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (672 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, manners-focused romantic comedy with matchmaking mishaps and gentle social commentary; Not for you if you need high drama, faster pacing, or a more lovable lead—try Alice or Enough Said instead.
Pros: light, breezy romance; witty social satire; charming performances | Cons: slow, fitful start; feels superficial at times; predictable, low-stakes plot
Themes
- london, england
- based on novel or book
- england
- etiquette
- victorian england
- best friend
- young woman
- courting
- 19th century
- wealth differences
- matchmaker
- meddling friend
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical or Comedy Score · 1997
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical or Comedy Score · 1997 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1997 · nominated
Cast & crew
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Emma Woodhouse
Jeremy Northam
as Mr. Knightley
Toni Collette
as Harriet Smith
Alan Cumming
as Mr. Elton
Ewan McGregor
as Frank Churchill
Greta Scacchi
as Mrs. Weston
Sophie Thompson
as Miss Bates
Juliet Stevenson
as Mrs. Elton
Denys Hawthorne
as Mr. Woodhouse
Polly Walker
as Jane Fairfax
Directed by Douglas McGrath