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  • Emma (1996)
  • Opened August 2, 1996 | Runtime:2 hr 1 min
  • PG
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 11+. Read More
  • In this adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, pretty socialite Emma Woodhouse (Gwyneth Paltrow) entertains herself by playing matchmaker for those around her. Her latest "project" is Harriet Smith, an unpretentious debutant, while Emma herself Read More
  • Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam, Toni Collette, Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming
  • Director: Douglas McGrath
  • Genres: Romantic Comedy, Comedy of Manners, Period Film, Comedy, Romance

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Emma (1996) Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score 66 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    USA Today | Mike Clark

    Emma is the peak of the recent Austen pack and a star-maker, too -- an antidote...

  • 88
    Rolling Stone | Peter Travers

    McGrath's script is faithful: fierce when it needs to be and devilishly funny.

  • 80
    The New York Times | Elvis Mitchell

    Gwyneth Paltrow makes a resplendent Emma, gliding through the film with an...

  • 80
    Variety | Ken Eisner

    A fine cast, speedy pacing and playful direction make this a solid contender...

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