Emma (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Emma is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Douglas McGrath, running about 121 minutes. “Cupid is armed and dangerous!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightly.
Who’s in it. Emma stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Emma Woodhouse, Toni Collette as Harriet Smith, Alan Cumming as Mr. Elton and Ewan McGregor 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. It went on to earn $22.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Britbox Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. 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 and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emma?
- Emma stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Toni Collette, Alan Cumming, Ewan McGregor and Jeremy Northam.
- When was Emma released?
- Emma was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.