Emma(1996)
“Cupid is armed and dangerous!”
Overview
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.
Director
Douglas McGrath
Studio
Miramax
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$22M
Cast
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
James Cosmo
as Mr. Weston
Kathleen Byron
as Mrs. Goddard
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
Miramax • Haft Entertainment • Matchmaker Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Emma?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Emma (1996).
What is Emma about?▼
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.
Who directed Emma?▼
Emma was directed by Douglas McGrath and released in 1996. It is a romance, comedy, drama film.
How long is Emma?▼
Emma has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Emma?▼
The cast of Emma includes 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 and more.
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