The Future of Emily (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1985, The Future of Emily is a drama film directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Emily, a child, stays with her bourgeois grandparents during frequent periods when her mother makes films. Isabelle wraps a picture, flies to her childhood home to pick up Emily, and plans to leave for her place in France. Old wounds between Isabelle and her parents open around Isabelle's life style. It's also apparent that Isabelle's mother, Paula, is unhappy - with her husband and with her youthful hopes dashed when she became pregnant with Isabelle. Unbeknownst to Isabelle, the co-star of the film she's just made has followed her, checked into a nearby hotel, and wants to begin an affair, even though he's married. Can Isabelle sort it out? What's best for Emily?
Who’s in it. The Future of Emily stars Brigitte Fossey as Isabelle, Hildegard Knef as Paula, Ivan Desny as Charles and Hermann Treusch as Friedrich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Future of Emily has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Future of Emily page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Future of Emily tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Future of Emily (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Future of Emily change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Future of Emily worth watching?
- The Future of Emily holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Future of Emily?
- The Future of Emily stars Brigitte Fossey, Hildegard Knef, Ivan Desny, Hermann Treusch and Camille Raymond.
- When was The Future of Emily released?
- The Future of Emily was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.