Emma (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1932, Emma is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 72 minutes. “She makes you LAUGH, She makes you CRY, but always makes you HAPPY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Fred Smith's wife dies in childbirth, Emma Thatcher, who has been nanny to the couple's three children, cares also for the family's new addition. Fred becomes rich and successful, then he and Emma marry. When Fred dies, his will becomes a source of trouble between the children and Emma.
Who’s in it. Emma stars Marie Dressler as Emma Thatcher, Richard Cromwell as Ronnie Smith, Jean Hersholt as Frederick Smith and Myrna Loy as Isabelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Emma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M 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 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 (1932)?
- In US, 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 Emma worth watching?
- Emma holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emma?
- Emma stars Marie Dressler, Richard Cromwell, Jean Hersholt, Myrna Loy and John Miljan.
- When was Emma released?
- Emma was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.