Emma Wants to Live (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 8.7

Emma Wants to Live poster

Released in 2016, Emma Wants to Live is a documentary film directed by Jessica Villerius, running about 45 minutes.

What it’s about. This is a Dutch documentary about the last weeks of life in a Portuguese clinic for Emma Caris, a 18 year old girl who had been suffering anorexia nervosa since she was 16 years old.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Emma Wants to Live sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emma Wants to Live page.

If you liked it. Fans of Emma Wants to Live tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Emma Wants to Live (2016)?
In US, Emma Wants to Live is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Emma Wants to Live worth watching?
Emma Wants to Live holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Emma Wants to Live released?
Emma Wants to Live was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.