Emma Mae (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1976, Emma Mae is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jamaa Fanaka, running about 100 minutes. “Mess with her man and she'll bust your face.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A naive young girl from the South moves in with her relatives in a Los Angeles ghetto. At first she is made fun of, but eventually she is accepted and plots to rob a bank to raise bail money for her new boyfriend, who is a jailed drug dealer.
Who’s in it. Emma Mae stars Jerri Hayes as Emma Mae, Ernest Williams II as Jesse Amos, Charles D. Brooks III as Ezekiel 'Zeke' Johnson and Leopoldo Mandeville as Chay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Emma Mae 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 Emma Mae page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emma Mae tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emma Mae (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emma Mae change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emma Mae worth watching?
- Emma Mae holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Mae?
- Emma Mae stars Jerri Hayes, Ernest Williams II, Charles D. Brooks III, Leopoldo Mandeville and Malik Carter.
- When was Emma Mae released?
- Emma Mae was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.