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Play trailer Poster for Emma PG,  Released Aug 2, 1996,  2h 1m,  Romance/ Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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In this adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, pretty socialite Emma Woodhouse (Gwyneth Paltrow) entertains herself by playing matchmaker for those around her. Her latest "project" is Harriet Smith, an unpretentious debutant, while Emma herself receives the attentions of the dashing Frank Churchill (Ewan McGregor). However, Emma's attempts at matchmaking cause more problems than solutions and may ultimately jeopardize her own chance at love and happiness.
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Emma marks an auspicious debut for writer-director Douglas McGrath, making the most of its Jane Austen source material -- and a charming performance from Gwyneth Paltrow.

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Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune Paltrow carries it all as lightly as a breeze on Highbury hills. Rated: 3.5/4 •  Nov 27, 2019 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek Emma's' unforced charm is a remarkable achievement for a first-time writer-director. Feb 27, 2018 Full Review

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Butter L I've seen every "Emma" ever made and this 1996 version is THE best. Everyone in it (from Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan McGregor to Jeremy Northam) is great, but Alan Cumming's and Toni Collette's portrayals of the vicar and disadvantaged bestie (respectively) are pure hilarity GOLD! The Anya Taylor-Joy version from early 2020 was beautifully appointed with great sets and costuming, but the acting and action don't hold a candle to this '96 version. (Plus, all the male leads in the 2020 version looked weirdly alike - - I had a hard time figuring out who was whom.) Skip 2020's - - this 1996 gem is the one to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/16/24 Full Review The H Ewwww, brother ewwww Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review
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Synopsis In this adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, pretty socialite Emma Woodhouse (Gwyneth Paltrow) entertains herself by playing matchmaker for those around her. Her latest "project" is Harriet Smith, an unpretentious debutant, while Emma herself receives the attentions of the dashing Frank Churchill (Ewan McGregor). However, Emma's attempts at matchmaking cause more problems than solutions and may ultimately jeopardize her own chance at love and happiness.
Director
Douglas McGrath
Producer
Steven Haft, Patrick Cassavetti
Screenwriter
Jane Austen, Douglas McGrath
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 2, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 25, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$22.2M
Runtime
2h 1m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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