Ema (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, Ema is a drama film directed by Pablo Larraín, running about 107 minutes. “She has a plan.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ema is a magnetic and impulsive dancer in a reggaeton troupe. Her toxic marriage to choreographer Gastón is beyond repair, following a decision to give up on their adopted child Polo. She sets out on a mission to get him back, not caring who she’ll need to fight, seduce or destroy to make it happen.
Who’s in it. Ema stars Mariana Di Girolamo as Ema, Gael García Bernal as Gastón, Santiago Cabrera as Aníbal and Paola Giannini as Raquel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ema has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Brew and 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 Ema page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ema tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ema (2019)?
- In US, Ema is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Philo, and 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 Ema worth watching?
- Ema holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ema?
- Ema stars Mariana Di Girolamo, Gael García Bernal, Santiago Cabrera, Paola Giannini and Cristián Suárez.
- When was Ema released?
- Ema was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.