Alex & Emma (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2003, Alex & Emma is a comedy and romance film directed by Rob Reiner, running about 96 minutes. “Is it love... or are they just imagining things?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Writer Alex Sheldon must finish his novel within a month. If he doesn't, he won't get paid. And, if that happens, angry Mafia types to whom he owes money will come looking for him. In order to expedite things, Alex hires typist Emma Dinsmore and begins dictating his novel. The book is about a doomed love affair between a character similar to Alex and a character named Polina Delacroix. But, as Alex falls for Emma, his work takes a different turn.
Who’s in it. Alex & Emma stars Luke Wilson as Alex Sheldon / Adam Shipley, Kate Hudson as Emma Dinsmore / Ylva / Elsa / Eldora / Anna, Sophie Marceau as Polina Delacroix and David Paymer as John Shaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Alex & Emma has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $15.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alex & Emma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alex & Emma tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alex & Emma (2003)?
- In US, Alex & Emma is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alex & Emma worth watching?
- Alex & Emma holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alex & Emma?
- Alex & Emma stars Luke Wilson, Kate Hudson, Sophie Marceau, David Paymer and Paul Wilson.
- When was Alex & Emma released?
- Alex & Emma was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.