Emma (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Emma is a comedy, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Diarmuid Lawrence, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Emma Woodhouse has a rigid sense of propriety as regards matrimonial alliances. Unfortunately she insists on matchmaking for her less forceful friend, Harriet, and so causes her to come to grief. Through the sharp words of Mr. Knightley, and the example of the opinionated Mrs. Elton, someone not unlike herself, Emma's attitudes begin to soften.
Who’s in it. Emma stars Kate Beckinsale as Emma Woodhouse, Mark Strong as Mr. Knightley, Samantha Morton as Harriet Smith and Raymond Coulthard as Frank Churchill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Emma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emma tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emma (1996)?
- In US, Emma is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Emma worth watching?
- Emma holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emma?
- Emma stars Kate Beckinsale, Mark Strong, Samantha Morton, Raymond Coulthard and Olivia Williams.
- When was Emma released?
- Emma was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.