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Emma

  • 19961996
  • PGPG
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
39K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,562
218
Gwyneth Paltrow in Emma (1996)
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Play trailer1:51
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
While matchmaking for friends and neighbours, a young 19th Century Englishwoman nearly misses her own chance at love.While matchmaking for friends and neighbours, a young 19th Century Englishwoman nearly misses her own chance at love.While matchmaking for friends and neighbours, a young 19th Century Englishwoman nearly misses her own chance at love.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
39K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,562
218
  • Director
    • Douglas McGrath
  • Writers
    • Jane Austen(novel)
    • Douglas McGrath(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Gwyneth Paltrow
    • James Cosmo
    • Greta Scacchi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Douglas McGrath
  • Writers
    • Jane Austen(novel)
    • Douglas McGrath(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Gwyneth Paltrow
    • James Cosmo
    • Greta Scacchi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 165User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 1:51
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    Top cast

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    Gwyneth Paltrow
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Emma Woodhouseas Emma Woodhouse
    James Cosmo
    James Cosmo
    • Mr Westonas Mr Weston
    Greta Scacchi
    Greta Scacchi
    • Mrs Westonas Mrs Weston
    Alan Cumming
    Alan Cumming
    • Mr Eltonas Mr Elton
    Denys Hawthorne
    • Mr Woodhouseas Mr Woodhouse
    Sophie Thompson
    Sophie Thompson
    • Miss Batesas Miss Bates
    Jeremy Northam
    Jeremy Northam
    • Mr Knightleyas Mr Knightley
    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Harriet Smithas Harriet Smith
    Kathleen Byron
    Kathleen Byron
    • Mrs Goddardas Mrs Goddard
    Phyllida Law
    Phyllida Law
    • Mrs Batesas Mrs Bates
    Edward Woodall
    • Mr. Martinas Mr. Martin
    Brett Miley
    • Little Boyas Little Boy
    Brian Capron
    Brian Capron
    • John Knightleyas John Knightley
    Karen Westwood
    • Isabellaas Isabella
    Paul Williamson
    • Footmanas Footman
    Polly Walker
    Polly Walker
    • Jane Fairfaxas Jane Fairfax
    Rebecca Craig
    • Miss Martinas Miss Martin
    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Frank Churchillas Frank Churchill
    • Director
      • Douglas McGrath
    • Writers
      • Jane Austen(novel)
      • Douglas McGrath(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Toni Collette had to gain weight to portray "the Rubenesque Harriet" and she explained, "I think it's important for people to look real in films. There's a tendency to go Barbie doll and I don't agree with that at all."
    • Goofs
      Frank Churchill's hair changes length in the scenes when he says goodbye to Emma - shorter when he arrives and longer when he leaves.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Knightley: I rode through the rain! I'd - I'd ride through worse than that if I could just hear your voice telling me that I might, at least, have some chance to win you.

    • Crazy credits
      Thanks to ... the people of Evershot.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Chain Reaction/Matilda/Emma/Stonewall (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly
      Traditional tune, lyrics by Thomas Oliphant (uncredited)

      Arranged by Rachel Portman

    User reviews165

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Well done, Emma, well done!
    I was so impressed with Doug McGrath's film version of the Jane Austen novel "Emma," and I loved the music score by Rachel Portman so much, that when I went to the video store one day and discovered the two had re-united for "Nicholas Nickleby" I immediately rented it without any other consideration.

    I have read the book, and for those overly-critical fans of this Jane Austen adaptation, I don't know what else McGrath could have done to more perfectly capture the spirit and major plot elements of Miss Austen's work, especially given the limitations of a two hour movie (which some have complained about being too long!). And as far as Gwen Paltrow's accent is concerned, I must confess I wasn't too familiar with her when I saw this at the theater initially, and I was absolutely convinced at the time that she was an English actress!

    I am taken aback by those who criticized the film for its lush scenery. That is one of the things I enjoy and look forward to seeing in period pieces set in the English countryside. The film's beautiful backgrounds are a major contributor to its appeal and success. If your idea of escapist fare is something bleaker, then perhaps you should rent something like "Death Wish III!"

    The English country settings are as attractive and charming as the cast, and combine with the story and soundtrack for entertainment that makes you not tire of repeat viewings. McGrath is a wonder at choreographing the interplay of subtle expressions that are so essential in conveying the complicated romantic intrigue that occurs in this story.

    This refreshing movie could also be a clinic on how enjoyable a film can be minus sex, violence or even a villainous antagonist. The story is often amusing, endearing, and at times, quite touching.

    I have seen many competent Jane Austen book adaptations but this is without question my favorite.
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    • Feb 18, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 30, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Емма
    • Filming locations
      • Evershot, Dorset, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Matchmaker Films
      • Haft Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,231,658
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $240,649
      • Aug 4, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,231,658
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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