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1996 Movie United States Drama, Romance, Comedy 121 min FSK 0

By: Douglas McGrath With: Denys Hawthorne, Juliet Stevenson, Polly Walker, Brian Capron, Angela Down

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.

Filmium rating

66%

Mood

Entertaining

Light

Lighthearted

Romantic

Witty

Cast & Crew

Douglas McGrath

Jane Austen

Lee Boardman

James Cosmo

John Franklyn-Robbins

Denys Hawthorne

Ewan McGregor

Gwyneth Paltrow

Ruth Jones

Alan Cumming

Brian Capron

Edward Woodall

Greta Scacchi

Polly Walker

Karen Westwood

Angela Down

Kathleen Byron

Rebecca Craig

Sophie Thompson

Phyllida Law

Toni Collette

Juliet Stevenson

Jeremy Northam

Ensemble Cast

Strong Performances

Adaptation

Based On Jane Austen Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused

Colorful Palette

Dialogue-Driven

Period-Accurate

Traditional

Watercolor-Inspired Costumes

Narrative Structure

Adapted Screenplay

Linear Storytelling

Pace

Brisk

Dynamic

Engaging

Moderate Pace

Romantic Comedy Rhythm

Runtime

Approx. 2 Hours

Soundtrack

Classical Score

Orchestral

Romantic Music

Style

Cinematic

Colorful

Period

Period Drama

Stylized

Time-Period

Early 19Th Century

Regency Era

Central Conflict

Emma'S Matchmaking Errors

Romantic Realizations

Characters

Emma Woodhouse

Frank Churchill

Harriet Smith

Jane Fairfax

Mr. Elton

Mr. Knightley

Ending

Emma And Mr. Knightley'S Wedding

Happy Ending

Harriet And Mr. Martin Engaged

Historical Context

Post-Napoleonic Britain

Regency Era

Key Plot Points

Emma'S Mistaken Love Interests

Emma'S Self-Discovery

Romantic Proposal

Plot

Matchmaking

Romantic Comedy

Romantic Matchmaking

Romantic Misunderstandings

Setting

19Th-Century

Early 19Th-Century England

English Countryside

Small Village

Village Life

Shooting Location

England Countryside

Theme

Love

Personal Growth

Romantic Growth

Self-Discovery

Genre

Drama

Period Drama

Period Film

Romantic Comedy

Audiences

Adults

Austen Enthusiasts

Period Drama Fans

Period Drama Lovers

Romance Lovers

Romantic Comedy Fans

Titles

Emma

Awards

Academy Award For Best Original Score

Box Office Success

$22.2 Million Us/Canada

$37.3 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

84% Rotten Tomatoes

Positive Reviews

Ratings

Metacritic 66 Out Of 100

Reception

Academy Award-Winning Score

Audience Appreciation

Box Office Success

Critical Acclaim

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Release Year

1996

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