Emma
Synopsis
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. Knightley.
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Kate Beckinsale
Emma Woodhouse
Mark Strong
Mr. Knightley
Samantha Morton
Harriet Smith
Raymond Coulthard
Frank Churchill
Olivia Williams
Jane Fairfax
Bernard Hepton
Mr. Woodhouse
Samantha Bond
Mrs. Weston
James Hazeldine
Mr. Weston
Dominic Rowan
Mr. Elton
Prunella Scales
Miss Bates
Sylvia Barter
Mrs. Bates
Dido Miles
Isabella Knightley
Lucy Robinson
Mrs. Elton
Guy Henry
John Knightley
Alistair Petrie
Robert Martin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diarmuid Lawrence
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Davies
- Original Score
- Dominic Muldowney
- Original Title
- Emma
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Meridian Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diarmuid Lawrence
Andrew Davies, Jane Austen
Dominic Muldowney
Remi Adefarasin
Don Fairservice
Sue Birtwistle, Delia Fine, Simon Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Birtwistle
Producer
Dominic Muldowney
Original Music Composer
Remi Adefarasin
Director of Photography
Don Fairservice
Editor
Andrew Davies
Screenplay
Diarmuid Lawrence
Director
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Don Taylor
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emma
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What is Emma about?
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. Knightley.
Who directed Emma?
Emma was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.
Who stars in Emma?
The principal cast of Emma includes Kate Beckinsale, Mark Strong, Samantha Morton, Raymond Coulthard, Olivia Williams.
When was Emma released and how long is it?
Emma was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Emma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emma was composed by Dominic Muldowney.
Is Emma based on a book or true story?
Emma is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane Austen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Emma?
Emma holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).