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Emma (1996)

PG  121 min  -  Comedy | Romance   -  2 August 1996 (USA)
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In rural 1800s England things go bad for a young matchmaker after she finds a man for another woman.

Director:

Douglas McGrath

Writers:

Jane Austen (novel), Douglas McGrath (screenplay)
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Emma -- CT #1 Emma -- In rural 1800s England things go bad for a young matchmaker after she finds a man for another woman.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gwyneth Paltrow ...
James Cosmo ...
Greta Scacchi ...
Alan Cumming ...
Denys Hawthorne Denys Hawthorne ...
Sophie Thompson Sophie Thompson ...
Jeremy Northam ...
Toni Collette ...
Kathleen Byron ...
Phyllida Law Phyllida Law ...
Edward Woodall Edward Woodall ...
Brett Miley Brett Miley ...
Little Boy
Brian Capron Brian Capron ...
Karen Westwood Karen Westwood ...
Paul Williamson Paul Williamson ...
Footman
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Storyline

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. Knightly. Written by Philip Brubaker <coda@nando.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Love | England | Jane Austen | Matchmaker | Nineteenth Century  | See more »

Taglines:

Cupid is armed and dangerous!

Genres:

Comedy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for brief mild language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Эмма See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$240,649 (USA) (4 August 1996) (9 Screens)

Gross:

$22,201,883 (USA) (24 November 1996)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Canada: (Ontario)

Sound Mix:

Dolby  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The teal velvet bonnet Greta Scacchi (Mrs. Weston) wears in the final scene is the same one worn by Felicity Dean (Mrs. Clay) to visit Lady Dalrymple in Persuasion, and Emma Pierson (Fanny Dorrit) wears to visit Mrs. Merdles in Little Dorrit. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: During Mr. Knightley's proposal scene, Emma's hair changes. At first, the curls are quite close to her forehead, by the end of the scene, they are all the way back on her crown. See more »

Quotes

[Question about a letter proposing marriage]
Harriet Smith: Is it a good letter or too short?
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Crazy Credits

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Soundtracks

"Auretti's Dutch Skipper"
From 'Rutherford's Compleat Collection of the Most Celebrated Country Dances' (1756)
Traditional
Arranged by John Gale See more »