Emily (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2022, Emily is a drama, romance and history film directed by Frances O'Connor, running about 130 minutes. “The imagination behind Wuthering Heights.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The imagined life of one of the world’s most famous authors, Emily Brontë, as she finds her voice and writes the literary classic Wuthering Heights. Explore the relationships that inspired her – her raw, passionate sisterhood with Charlotte and Anne; her first aching, forbidden love for Weightman and her care for her maverick brother whom she idolises.
Who’s in it. Emily stars Emma Mackey as Emily Brontë, Oliver Jackson-Cohen as William Weightman, Joe Alwyn and Alexandra Dowling as Charlotte Brontë, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Emily has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Emily page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emily tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emily (2022)?
- In US, Emily is available to 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 Emily worth watching?
- Emily holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Emily?
- Emily stars Emma Mackey, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Joe Alwyn, Alexandra Dowling and Fionn Whitehead.
- When was Emily released?
- Emily was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.